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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.87, 1,515.39 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.87, 1,515.39 and 361.45 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.87 : 1,515.39 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.87/1,515.39 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.87x = 1,515.39 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.87x = 547,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,737.72/1,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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