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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.59, 1,524.89 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.59, 1,524.89 and 367.38 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.59 : 1,524.89 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.59/1,524.89 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.59x = 1,524.89 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.59x = 560,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,214.09/1,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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