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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.46, 1,523.36 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.46, 1,523.36 and 366.11 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.46 : 1,523.36 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.46/1,523.36 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.46x = 1,523.36 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.46x = 557,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,710.63/1,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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