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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.06, 1,521.09 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.06, 1,521.09 and 244.56 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.06 : 1,521.09 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.06/1,521.09 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.06x = 1,521.09 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.06x = 371,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,997.77/1,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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