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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.46, 1,524.83 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.46, 1,524.83 and 367.57 is: 550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.46 : 1,524.83 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.46/1,524.83 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.46x = 1,524.83 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.46x = 560,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,474.14/1,017.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.86

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