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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.95, 1,515.06 and 360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.95, 1,515.06 and 360.69 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.95 : 1,515.06 = 360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.95/1,515.06 = 360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.95x = 1,515.06 × 360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.95x = 546,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,466.99/1,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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