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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.47, 1,525.11 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.47, 1,525.11 and 367.26 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.47 : 1,525.11 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.47/1,525.11 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.47x = 1,525.11 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.47x = 560,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,111.90/1,016.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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