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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.88, 1,528.93 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.88, 1,528.93 and 369.66 is: 554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.88 : 1,528.93 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.88/1,528.93 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.88x = 1,528.93 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.88x = 565,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,188.38/1,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.72

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