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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.97, 1,519.46 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.97, 1,519.46 and 363.71 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.97 : 1,519.46 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.97/1,519.46 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.97x = 1,519.46 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.97x = 552,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,633.38/1,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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