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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,516.92 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,516.92 and 362.08 is: 542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,516.92 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,516.92 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,516.92 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 549,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,246.39/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.99

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