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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.57, 1,520.40 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.57, 1,520.40 and 364.07 is: 546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.57 : 1,520.40 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.57/1,520.40 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.57x = 1,520.40 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.57x = 553,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,532.03/1,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.12

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