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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.52, 1,522.40 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.52, 1,522.40 and 365.20 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.52 : 1,522.40 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.52/1,522.40 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.52x = 1,522.40 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.52x = 555,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,980.48/1,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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