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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.90, 1,519.26 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.90, 1,519.26 and 363.64 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.90 : 1,519.26 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.90/1,519.26 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.90x = 1,519.26 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.90x = 552,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,463.71/1,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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