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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.83, 1,525.99 and 651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.83, 1,525.99 and 651.92 is: 977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.83 : 1,525.99 = 651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.83/1,525.99 = 651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.83x = 1,525.99 × 651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.83x = 994,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,812.51/1,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.39

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