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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.30, 1,523.54 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.30, 1,523.54 and 366.89 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.30 : 1,523.54 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.30/1,523.54 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.30x = 1,523.54 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.30x = 558,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,962.14/1,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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