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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.67, 1,519.08 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.67, 1,519.08 and 363.41 is: 545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.67 : 1,519.08 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.67/1,519.08 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.67x = 1,519.08 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.67x = 552,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,048.86/1,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.14

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