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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.75, 1,518.22 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.75, 1,518.22 and 363.34 is: 544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.75 : 1,518.22 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.75/1,518.22 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.75x = 1,518.22 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.75x = 551,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,621.56/1,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.68

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