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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,513.80 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,513.80 and 360.36 is: 540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,513.80 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,513.80 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,513.80 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 545,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,512.97/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.22

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