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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.88, 1,520.03 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.88, 1,520.03 and 363.63 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.88 : 1,520.03 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.88/1,520.03 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.88x = 1,520.03 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.88x = 552,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,726.69/1,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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