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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.37, 1,519.27 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.37, 1,519.27 and 363.20 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.37 : 1,519.27 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.37/1,519.27 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.37x = 1,519.27 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.37x = 551,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,790.36/1,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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