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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.52, 1,522.97 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.52, 1,522.97 and 366.10 is: 549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.52 : 1,522.97 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.52/1,522.97 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.52x = 1,522.97 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.52x = 557,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,553.68/1,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.04

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