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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.60, 1,525.47 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.60, 1,525.47 and 368.18 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.60 : 1,525.47 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.60/1,525.47 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.60x = 1,525.47 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.60x = 561,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,644.26/1,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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