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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.69, 1,523.53 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.69, 1,523.53 and 246.19 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.69 : 1,523.53 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.69/1,523.53 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.69x = 1,523.53 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.69x = 375,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,077.85/1,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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