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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.10, 1,524.70 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.10, 1,524.70 and 367.68 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.10 : 1,524.70 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.10/1,524.70 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.10x = 1,524.70 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.10x = 560,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,600.78/1,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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