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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.28, 1,521.44 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.28, 1,521.44 and 365.08 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.28 : 1,521.44 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.28/1,521.44 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.28x = 1,521.44 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.28x = 555,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,447.32/1,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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