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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.51, 1,514.25 and 360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.51, 1,514.25 and 360.29 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.51 : 1,514.25 = 360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.51/1,514.25 = 360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.51x = 1,514.25 × 360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.51x = 545,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,572.92/1,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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