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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.52, 1,526.82 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.52, 1,526.82 and 369.10 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.52 : 1,526.82 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.52/1,526.82 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.52x = 1,526.82 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.52x = 563,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,549.26/1,018.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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