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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.81, 1,525.48 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.81, 1,525.48 and 367.79 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.81 : 1,525.48 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.81/1,525.48 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.81x = 1,525.48 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.81x = 561,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,047.74/1,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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