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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.22, 1,521.36 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.22, 1,521.36 and 365.44 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.22 : 1,521.36 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.22/1,521.36 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.22x = 1,521.36 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.22x = 555,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,965.80/1,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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