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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.85, 1,515.06 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.85, 1,515.06 and 360.63 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.85 : 1,515.06 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.85/1,515.06 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.85x = 1,515.06 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.85x = 546,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,376.09/1,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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