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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.89, 1,526.97 and 359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.89, 1,526.97 and 359.83 is: 539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.89 : 1,526.97 = 359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.89/1,526.97 = 359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.89x = 1,526.97 × 359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.89x = 549,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,449.62/1,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.79

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