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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.65, 1,519.80 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.65, 1,519.80 and 364.30 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.65 : 1,519.80 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.65/1,519.80 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.65x = 1,519.80 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.65x = 553,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,657.97/1,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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