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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.52, 2,448.48 and 1,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.52, 2,448.48 and 1,016.13 is: 1,524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.52 : 2,448.48 = 1,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.52/2,448.48 = 1,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.52x = 2,448.48 × 1,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.52x = 2,487,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,973.98/1,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.94

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