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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.79, 1,523.68 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.79, 1,523.68 and 366.52 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.79 : 1,523.68 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.79/1,523.68 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.79x = 1,523.68 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.79x = 558,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,463.92/1,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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