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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.14, 1,521.32 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.14, 1,521.32 and 364.84 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.14 : 1,521.32 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.14/1,521.32 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.14x = 1,521.32 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.14x = 555,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,032.76/1,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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