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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.46, 1,515.69 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.46, 1,515.69 and 361.16 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.46 : 1,515.69 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.46/1,515.69 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.46x = 1,515.69 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.46x = 547,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,399.02/1,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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