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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.46, 1,522.58 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.46, 1,522.58 and 366.05 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.46 : 1,522.58 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.46/1,522.58 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.46x = 1,522.58 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.46x = 557,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,338.58/1,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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