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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.79, 1,519.79 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.79, 1,519.79 and 363.57 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.79 : 1,519.79 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.79/1,519.79 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.79x = 1,519.79 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.79x = 552,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,548.23/1,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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