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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.56, 1,514.64 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.56, 1,514.64 and 360.30 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.56 : 1,514.64 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.56/1,514.64 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.56x = 1,514.64 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.56x = 545,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,724.79/1,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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