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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.24, 1,516.98 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.24, 1,516.98 and 361.86 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.24 : 1,516.98 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.24/1,516.98 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.24x = 1,516.98 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.24x = 548,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,934.38/1,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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