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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.49, 1,522.41 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.49, 1,522.41 and 365.23 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.49 : 1,522.41 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.49/1,522.41 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.49x = 1,522.41 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.49x = 556,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,029.80/1,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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