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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.40, 1,518.94 and 363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.40, 1,518.94 and 363.19 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.40 : 1,518.94 = 363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.40/1,518.94 = 363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.40x = 1,518.94 × 363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.40x = 551,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,660.48/1,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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