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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.38, 1,522.27 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.38, 1,522.27 and 365.13 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.38 : 1,522.27 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.38/1,522.27 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.38x = 1,522.27 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.38x = 555,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,826.45/1,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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