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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.08, 1,537.77 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.08, 1,537.77 and 366.91 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.08 : 1,537.77 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.08/1,537.77 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.08x = 1,537.77 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.08x = 564,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,223.19/1,025.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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