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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.32, 1,520.57 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.32, 1,520.57 and 364.91 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.32 : 1,520.57 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.32/1,520.57 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.32x = 1,520.57 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.32x = 554,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,861.77/1,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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