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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.66, 1,528.72 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.66, 1,528.72 and 369.44 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.66 : 1,528.72 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.66/1,528.72 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.66x = 1,528.72 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.66x = 564,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,770.32/1,018.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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