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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.36, 1,514.75 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.36, 1,514.75 and 360.10 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.36 : 1,514.75 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.36/1,514.75 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.36x = 1,514.75 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.36x = 545,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,455.07/1,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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