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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.61, 1,525.10 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.61, 1,525.10 and 367.39 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.61 : 1,525.10 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.61/1,525.10 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.61x = 1,525.10 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.61x = 560,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,306.49/1,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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