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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.18, 1,515.56 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.18, 1,515.56 and 360.96 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.18 : 1,515.56 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.18/1,515.56 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.18x = 1,515.56 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.18x = 547,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,054.73/1,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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