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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.77, 1,518.84 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.77, 1,518.84 and 363.42 is: 545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.77 : 1,518.84 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.77/1,518.84 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.77x = 1,518.84 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.77x = 551,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,976.83/1,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.02

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