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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.51, 1,521.76 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.51, 1,521.76 and 245.01 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.51 : 1,521.76 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.51/1,521.76 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.51x = 1,521.76 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.51x = 372,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,846.42/1,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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