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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.60, 1,519.02 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.60, 1,519.02 and 363.16 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.60 : 1,519.02 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.60/1,519.02 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.60x = 1,519.02 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.60x = 551,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,647.30/1,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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