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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.04, 1,513.60 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.04, 1,513.60 and 360 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.04 : 1,513.60 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.04/1,513.60 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.04x = 1,513.60 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.04x = 544,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,896/1,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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