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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.25, 1,536.44 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.25, 1,536.44 and 366.26 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.25 : 1,536.44 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.25/1,536.44 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.25x = 1,536.44 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.25x = 562,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,727.00/1,024.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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