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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.48, 1,526.62 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.48, 1,526.62 and 368.26 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.48 : 1,526.62 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.48/1,526.62 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.48x = 1,526.62 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.48x = 562,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,193.08/1,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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