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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.41, 1,520.39 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.41, 1,520.39 and 364.15 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.41 : 1,520.39 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.41/1,520.39 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.41x = 1,520.39 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.41x = 553,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,650.02/1,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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