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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.13, 1,516.70 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.13, 1,516.70 and 361.87 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.13 : 1,516.70 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.13/1,516.70 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.13x = 1,516.70 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.13x = 548,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,845.34/1,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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