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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.18, 1,525.74 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.18, 1,525.74 and 367.92 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.18 : 1,525.74 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.18/1,525.74 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.18x = 1,525.74 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.18x = 561,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,350.26/1,017.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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