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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.36, 1,523.04 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.36, 1,523.04 and 245.86 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.36 : 1,523.04 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.36/1,523.04 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.36x = 1,523.04 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.36x = 374,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,456.52/1,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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