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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.93, 1,523.89 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.93, 1,523.89 and 366.66 is: 549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.93 : 1,523.89 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.93/1,523.89 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.93x = 1,523.89 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.93x = 558,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,753.32/1,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.99

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