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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.91, 1,521.48 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.91, 1,521.48 and 364.70 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.91 : 1,521.48 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.91/1,521.48 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.91x = 1,521.48 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.91x = 554,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,874.33/1,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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