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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.19, 1,524.29 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.19, 1,524.29 and 366.57 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.19 : 1,524.29 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.19/1,524.29 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.19x = 1,524.29 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.19x = 558,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,757.15/1,016.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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