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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.38, 1,519.27 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.38, 1,519.27 and 363.13 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.38 : 1,519.27 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.38/1,519.27 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.38x = 1,519.27 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.38x = 551,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,692.52/1,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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