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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.12, 1,515.38 and 360.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.12, 1,515.38 and 360.83 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.12 : 1,515.38 = 360.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.12/1,515.38 = 360.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.12x = 1,515.38 × 360.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.12x = 546,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,796.55/1,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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