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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.50, 1,523.85 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.50, 1,523.85 and 367.09 is: 550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.50 : 1,523.85 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.50/1,523.85 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.50x = 1,523.85 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.50x = 559,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,388.26/1,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.31

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