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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.78, 1,523.76 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.78, 1,523.76 and 366.52 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.78 : 1,523.76 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.78/1,523.76 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.78x = 1,523.76 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.78x = 558,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,488.52/1,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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