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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.71, 1,526.57 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.71, 1,526.57 and 368.45 is: 552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.71 : 1,526.57 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.71/1,526.57 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.71x = 1,526.57 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.71x = 562,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,455.24/1,017.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.67

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