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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.69, 1,519.04 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.69, 1,519.04 and 363.44 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.69 : 1,519.04 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.69/1,519.04 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.69x = 1,519.04 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.69x = 552,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,079.90/1,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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