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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.26, 1,526.46 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.26, 1,526.46 and 368.84 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.26 : 1,526.46 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.26/1,526.46 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.26x = 1,526.46 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.26x = 563,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,019.51/1,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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