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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.17, 1,523.43 and 365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.17, 1,523.43 and 365.91 is: 549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.17 : 1,523.43 = 365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.17/1,523.43 = 365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.17x = 1,523.43 × 365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.17x = 557,438.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,438.27/1,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.11

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