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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.66, 2,282.49 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.66, 2,282.49 and 367.41 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.66 : 2,282.49 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.66/2,282.49 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.66x = 2,282.49 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.66x = 838,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,599.71/1,521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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