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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.64, 1,524.63 and 651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.64, 1,524.63 and 651.52 is: 976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.64 : 1,524.63 = 651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.64/1,524.63 = 651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.64x = 1,524.63 × 651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.64x = 993,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,326.94/1,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.11

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