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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.60, 1,514.55 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.60, 1,514.55 and 360.16 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.60 : 1,514.55 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.60/1,514.55 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.60x = 1,514.55 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.60x = 545,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,480.33/1,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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