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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.87, 1,520.96 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.87, 1,520.96 and 364.47 is: 546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.87 : 1,520.96 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.87/1,520.96 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.87x = 1,520.96 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.87x = 554,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,342.47/1,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.76

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