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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,521.66 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,521.66 and 364.82 is: 547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,521.66 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,521.66 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,521.66 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 555,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,132.00/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.23

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