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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.92, 1,526.31 and 359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.92, 1,526.31 and 359.53 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.92 : 1,526.31 = 359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.92/1,526.31 = 359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.92x = 1,526.31 × 359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.92x = 548,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,750.42/1,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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