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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.16, 1,517.48 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.16, 1,517.48 and 361.92 is: 543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.16 : 1,517.48 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.16/1,517.48 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.16x = 1,517.48 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.16x = 549,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,206.36/1,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.14

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