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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.96, 1,525.53 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.96, 1,525.53 and 367.64 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.96 : 1,525.53 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.96/1,525.53 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.96x = 1,525.53 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.96x = 560,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,845.32/1,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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