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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.66, 1,523.76 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.66, 1,523.76 and 366.46 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.66 : 1,523.76 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.66/1,523.76 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.66x = 1,523.76 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.66x = 558,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,397.09/1,015.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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