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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.63, 1,538.33 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.63, 1,538.33 and 367.49 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.63 : 1,538.33 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.63/1,538.33 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.63x = 1,538.33 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.63x = 565,313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,313.20/1,025.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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