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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.73, 1,520.80 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.73, 1,520.80 and 364.52 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.73 : 1,520.80 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.73/1,520.80 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.73x = 1,520.80 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.73x = 554,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,362.02/1,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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