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How many grams of a 31.6% potassium sulfate solution would contain 617 g potassium sulfate?

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The answer would be 1952.5 grams of potassium sulfate solution. The way to get the answer is to use the equation, 617/x = 31.6%/1 and then cross multiply to get 31.6%x= 617grams and then 0.316x=617 grams so then x = 617/0.316= 1952.5 grams. 
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