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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,519.12 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,519.12 and 363.48 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,519.12 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,519.12 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,519.12 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 552,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,169.74/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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