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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.46, 1,521.68 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.46, 1,521.68 and 244.96 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.46 : 1,521.68 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.46/1,521.68 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.46x = 1,521.68 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.46x = 372,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,743.12/1,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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