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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.08, 1,519.86 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.08, 1,519.86 and 364.10 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.08 : 1,519.86 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.08/1,519.86 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.08x = 1,519.86 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.08x = 553,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,381.03/1,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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