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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.97, 1,403.41 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.97, 1,403.41 and 597.25 is: 824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.97 : 1,403.41 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.97/1,403.41 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.97x = 1,403.41 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.97x = 838,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,181.62/1,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.20

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