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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.10, 1,520.88 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.10, 1,520.88 and 364.74 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.10 : 1,520.88 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.10/1,520.88 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.10x = 1,520.88 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.10x = 554,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,725.77/1,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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