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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.02, 1,521.19 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.02, 1,521.19 and 365.22 is: 547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.02 : 1,521.19 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.02/1,521.19 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.02x = 1,521.19 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.02x = 555,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,569.01/1,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.89

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