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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.14, 1,524.32 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.14, 1,524.32 and 366.84 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.14 : 1,524.32 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.14/1,524.32 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.14x = 1,524.32 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.14x = 559,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,181.55/1,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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