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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.32, 1,522.94 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.32, 1,522.94 and 365.68 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.32 : 1,522.94 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.32/1,522.94 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.32x = 1,522.94 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.32x = 556,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,908.70/1,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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