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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.52, 1,520.87 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.52, 1,520.87 and 365.10 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.52 : 1,520.87 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.52/1,520.87 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.52x = 1,520.87 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.52x = 555,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,267.81/1,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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