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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.79, 1,514.40 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.79, 1,514.40 and 360.44 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.79 : 1,514.40 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.79/1,514.40 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.79x = 1,514.40 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.79x = 545,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,850.34/1,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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