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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.50, 1,519.64 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.50, 1,519.64 and 355.02 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.50 : 1,519.64 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.50/1,519.64 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.50x = 1,519.64 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.50x = 539,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,502.59/1,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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