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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.07, 1,522.62 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.07, 1,522.62 and 365.87 is: 548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.07 : 1,522.62 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.07/1,522.62 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.07x = 1,522.62 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.07x = 557,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,080.98/1,015.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.81

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