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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.84, 1,514.96 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.84, 1,514.96 and 360.60 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.84 : 1,514.96 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.84/1,514.96 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.84x = 1,514.96 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.84x = 546,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,294.58/1,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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