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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.93, 1,521.18 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.93, 1,521.18 and 364.71 is: 547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.93 : 1,521.18 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.93/1,521.18 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.93x = 1,521.18 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.93x = 554,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,789.56/1,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.17

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