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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015, 1,522.50 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015, 1,522.50 and 245.50 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015 : 1,522.50 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015/1,522.50 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015x = 1,522.50 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015x = 373,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,773.75/1,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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