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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.97, 1,514.66 and 360.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.97, 1,514.66 and 360.71 is: 540.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.97 : 1,514.66 = 360.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.97/1,514.66 = 360.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.97x = 1,514.66 × 360.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.97x = 546,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,343.63/1,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.95

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