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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.37, 1,519.14 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.37, 1,519.14 and 363.96 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.37 : 1,519.14 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.37/1,519.14 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.37x = 1,519.14 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.37x = 552,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,906.19/1,013.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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