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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.74, 1,514.30 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.74, 1,514.30 and 360.35 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.74 : 1,514.30 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.74/1,514.30 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.74x = 1,514.30 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.74x = 545,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,668.63/1,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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