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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.96, 1,517.94 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.96, 1,517.94 and 362.66 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.96 : 1,517.94 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.96/1,517.94 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.96x = 1,517.94 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.96x = 550,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,488.53/1,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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