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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.16, 1,520.46 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.16, 1,520.46 and 363.90 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.16 : 1,520.46 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.16/1,520.46 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.16x = 1,520.46 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.16x = 553,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,295.39/1,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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