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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.41, 1,536.99 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.41, 1,536.99 and 366.60 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.41 : 1,536.99 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.41/1,536.99 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.41x = 1,536.99 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.41x = 563,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,460.53/1,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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