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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.90, 1,515.44 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.90, 1,515.44 and 361.48 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.90 : 1,515.44 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.90/1,515.44 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.90x = 1,515.44 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.90x = 547,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,801.21/1,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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