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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.65, 1,520.47 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.65, 1,520.47 and 244.15 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.65 : 1,520.47 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.65/1,520.47 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.65x = 1,520.47 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.65x = 371,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,222.56/1,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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