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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.50, 1,521.14 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.50, 1,521.14 and 356.02 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.50 : 1,521.14 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.50/1,521.14 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.50x = 1,521.14 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.50x = 541,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,556.26/1,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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