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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.94, 1,519.83 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.94, 1,519.83 and 363.74 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.94 : 1,519.83 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.94/1,519.83 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.94x = 1,519.83 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.94x = 552,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,822.96/1,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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