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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.43, 1,523.36 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.43, 1,523.36 and 366.17 is: 549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.43 : 1,523.36 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.43/1,523.36 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.43x = 1,523.36 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.43x = 557,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,806.90/1,015.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.33

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