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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.23, 1,522.53 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.23, 1,522.53 and 365.97 is: 548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.23 : 1,522.53 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.23/1,522.53 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.23x = 1,522.53 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.23x = 557,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,200.30/1,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.84

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