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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.60, 1,519.94 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.60, 1,519.94 and 364.34 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.60 : 1,519.94 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.60/1,519.94 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.60x = 1,519.94 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.60x = 553,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,765.52/1,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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