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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.06, 1,522.59 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.06, 1,522.59 and 245.56 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.06 : 1,522.59 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.06/1,522.59 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.06x = 1,522.59 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.06x = 373,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,887.20/1,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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