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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.51, 1,516.34 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.51, 1,516.34 and 362.09 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.51 : 1,516.34 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.51/1,516.34 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.51x = 1,516.34 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.51x = 549,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,042.16/1,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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