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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.29, 1,520.51 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.29, 1,520.51 and 364.87 is: 546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.29 : 1,520.51 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.29/1,520.51 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.29x = 1,520.51 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.29x = 554,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,788.48/1,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.97

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