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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.87, 1,520.80 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.87, 1,520.80 and 244.37 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.87 : 1,520.80 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.87/1,520.80 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.87x = 1,520.80 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.87x = 371,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,637.90/1,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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