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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.33, 1,515.74 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.33, 1,515.74 and 361.35 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.33 : 1,515.74 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.33/1,515.74 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.33x = 1,515.74 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.33x = 547,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,710.84/1,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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