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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.55, 1,525.92 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.55, 1,525.92 and 367.93 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.55 : 1,525.92 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.55/1,525.92 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.55x = 1,525.92 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.55x = 561,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,431.75/1,017.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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