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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.46, 1,514.87 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.46, 1,514.87 and 360.19 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.46 : 1,514.87 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.46/1,514.87 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.46x = 1,514.87 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.46x = 545,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,635.44/1,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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