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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.60, 1,520.98 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.60, 1,520.98 and 364.88 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.60 : 1,520.98 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.60/1,520.98 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.60x = 1,520.98 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.60x = 554,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,968.49/1,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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