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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.58, 1,518.96 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.58, 1,518.96 and 363.32 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.58 : 1,518.96 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.58/1,518.96 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.58x = 1,518.96 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.58x = 551,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,868.55/1,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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