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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.41, 1,520.27 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.41, 1,520.27 and 355.47 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.41 : 1,520.27 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.41/1,520.27 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.41x = 1,520.27 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.41x = 540,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,404.23/1,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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