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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.82, 1,520.73 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.82, 1,520.73 and 355.66 is: 533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.82 : 1,520.73 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.82/1,520.73 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.82x = 1,520.73 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.82x = 540,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,862.83/1,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.49

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