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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.59, 1,536 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.59, 1,536 and 366.39 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.59 : 1,536 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.59/1,536 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.59x = 1,536 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.59x = 562,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,775.04/1,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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