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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.59, 1,519.20 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.59, 1,519.20 and 363.38 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.59 : 1,519.20 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.59/1,519.20 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.59x = 1,519.20 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.59x = 552,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,039.30/1,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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