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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.32, 1,518.21 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.32, 1,518.21 and 363.06 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.32 : 1,518.21 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.32/1,518.21 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.32x = 1,518.21 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.32x = 551,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,201.32/1,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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