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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.09, 1,521.15 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.09, 1,521.15 and 364.83 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.09 : 1,521.15 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.09/1,521.15 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.09x = 1,521.15 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.09x = 554,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,961.15/1,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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