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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.04, 1,519.60 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.04, 1,519.60 and 364 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.04 : 1,519.60 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.04/1,519.60 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.04x = 1,519.60 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.04x = 553,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,134.40/1,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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