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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.54, 1,520.44 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.54, 1,520.44 and 364.22 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.54 : 1,520.44 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.54/1,520.44 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.54x = 1,520.44 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.54x = 553,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,774.66/1,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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