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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.64, 1,521.66 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.64, 1,521.66 and 356.50 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.64 : 1,521.66 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.64/1,521.66 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.64x = 1,521.66 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.64x = 542,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,471.79/1,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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