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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.61, 1,514.56 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.61, 1,514.56 and 360.19 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.61 : 1,514.56 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.61/1,514.56 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.61x = 1,514.56 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.61x = 545,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,529.37/1,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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