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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.42, 1,519.21 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.42, 1,519.21 and 364 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.42 : 1,519.21 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.42/1,519.21 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.42x = 1,519.21 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.42x = 552,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,992.44/1,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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