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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.92, 1,537.62 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.92, 1,537.62 and 366.84 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.92 : 1,537.62 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.92/1,537.62 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.92x = 1,537.62 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.92x = 564,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,060.52/1,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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