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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,519.95 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,519.95 and 363.80 is: 545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,519.95 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,519.95 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,519.95 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 552,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,957.81/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.83

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