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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.29, 1,518.70 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.29, 1,518.70 and 363.03 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.29 : 1,518.70 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.29/1,518.70 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.29x = 1,518.70 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.29x = 551,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,325.16/1,012.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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