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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.97, 1,520.04 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.97, 1,520.04 and 364.55 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.97 : 1,520.04 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.97/1,520.04 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.97x = 1,520.04 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.97x = 554,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,130.58/1,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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