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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.94, 1,525.86 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.94, 1,525.86 and 367.77 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.94 : 1,525.86 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.94/1,525.86 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.94x = 1,525.86 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.94x = 561,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,165.53/1,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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