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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.92, 1,516.92 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.92, 1,516.92 and 362.16 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.92 : 1,516.92 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.92/1,516.92 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.92x = 1,516.92 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.92x = 549,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,367.75/1,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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