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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.71, 1,514.66 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.71, 1,514.66 and 360.45 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.71 : 1,514.66 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.71/1,514.66 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.71x = 1,514.66 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.71x = 545,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,957.39/1,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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