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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.54, 1,522.41 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.54, 1,522.41 and 365.32 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.54 : 1,522.41 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.54/1,522.41 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.54x = 1,522.41 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.54x = 556,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,166.82/1,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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