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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.06, 1,521.65 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.06, 1,521.65 and 365.25 is: 548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.06 : 1,521.65 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.06/1,521.65 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.06x = 1,521.65 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.06x = 555,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,780.84/1,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.07

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