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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.74, 1,520.61 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.74, 1,520.61 and 244.24 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.74 : 1,520.61 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.74/1,520.61 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.74x = 1,520.61 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.74x = 371,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,399.45/1,013.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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