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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.62, 1,518.01 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.62, 1,518.01 and 363.20 is: 544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.62 : 1,518.01 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.62/1,518.01 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.62x = 1,518.01 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.62x = 551,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,341.23/1,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.47

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