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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.79, 1,521.29 and 364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.79, 1,521.29 and 364.57 is: 547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.79 : 1,521.29 = 364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.79/1,521.29 = 364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.79x = 1,521.29 × 364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.79x = 554,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,616.70/1,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.07

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