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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.21, 1,525.83 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.21, 1,525.83 and 367.93 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.21 : 1,525.83 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.21/1,525.83 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.21x = 1,525.83 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.21x = 561,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,399.16/1,017.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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