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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.60, 1,524.90 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.60, 1,524.90 and 367.10 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.60 : 1,524.90 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.60/1,524.90 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.60x = 1,524.90 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.60x = 559,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,790.79/1,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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