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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.56, 1,520.42 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.56, 1,520.42 and 355.37 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.56 : 1,520.42 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.56/1,520.42 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.56x = 1,520.42 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.56x = 540,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,302.28/1,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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