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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.56 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.56 and 364.43 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,520.56 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,520.56 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,520.56 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 554,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,135.61/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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