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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.48, 1,513.38 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.48, 1,513.38 and 360.04 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.48 : 1,513.38 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.48/1,513.38 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.48x = 1,513.38 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.48x = 544,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,877.34/1,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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