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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.62, 1,521.98 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.62, 1,521.98 and 365.36 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.62 : 1,521.98 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.62/1,521.98 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.62x = 1,521.98 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.62x = 556,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,063.92/1,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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