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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.32, 1,520.40 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.32, 1,520.40 and 364.86 is: 546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.32 : 1,520.40 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.32/1,520.40 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.32x = 1,520.40 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.32x = 554,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,733.14/1,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.90

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