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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.93, 1,520.11 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.93, 1,520.11 and 363.76 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.93 : 1,520.11 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.93/1,520.11 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.93x = 1,520.11 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.93x = 552,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,951.87/1,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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