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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.93, 1,524.28 and 665.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.93, 1,524.28 and 665.39 is: 997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.93 : 1,524.28 = 665.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.93/1,524.28 = 665.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.93x = 1,524.28 × 665.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.93x = 1,014,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,242.64/1,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.35

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