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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.04, 1,525.88 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.04, 1,525.88 and 367.84 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.04 : 1,525.88 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.04/1,525.88 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.04x = 1,525.88 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.04x = 561,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,279.70/1,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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