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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.12, 1,522.62 and 365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.12, 1,522.62 and 365.77 is: 548.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.12 : 1,522.62 = 365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.12/1,522.62 = 365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.12x = 1,522.62 × 365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.12x = 556,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,928.72/1,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.63

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