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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.80, 1,514.16 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.80, 1,514.16 and 360.18 is: 540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.80 : 1,514.16 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.80/1,514.16 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.80x = 1,514.16 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.80x = 545,370.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,370.15/1,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.08

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