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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.87, 1,525.30 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.87, 1,525.30 and 367.61 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.87 : 1,525.30 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.87/1,525.30 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.87x = 1,525.30 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.87x = 560,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,706.99/1,016.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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