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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.83, 1,526.76 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.83, 1,526.76 and 368.57 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.83 : 1,526.76 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.83/1,526.76 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.83x = 1,526.76 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.83x = 562,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,708.46/1,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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