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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.92, 1,514.88 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.92, 1,514.88 and 360.84 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.92 : 1,514.88 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.92/1,514.88 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.92x = 1,514.88 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.92x = 546,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,629.30/1,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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