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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.96, 1,513.62 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.96, 1,513.62 and 360.15 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.96 : 1,513.62 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.96/1,513.62 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.96x = 1,513.62 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.96x = 545,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,130.24/1,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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