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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.70, 1,522.05 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.70, 1,522.05 and 245.20 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.70 : 1,522.05 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.70/1,522.05 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.70x = 1,522.05 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.70x = 373,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,205.43/1,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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