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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.06, 1,524.60 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.06, 1,524.60 and 367.10 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.06 : 1,524.60 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.06/1,524.60 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.06x = 1,524.60 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.06x = 559,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,680.66/1,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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