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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.53, 1,536.94 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.53, 1,536.94 and 366.22 is: 549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.53 : 1,536.94 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.53/1,536.94 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.53x = 1,536.94 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.53x = 562,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,858.17/1,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.38

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