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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.71, 1,514.52 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.71, 1,514.52 and 360.54 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.71 : 1,514.52 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.71/1,514.52 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.71x = 1,514.52 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.71x = 546,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,045.04/1,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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