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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.55, 1,521.42 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.55, 1,521.42 and 364.93 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.55 : 1,521.42 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.55/1,521.42 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.55x = 1,521.42 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.55x = 555,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,211.80/1,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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