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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.68, 1,522.10 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.68, 1,522.10 and 356.49 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.68 : 1,522.10 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.68/1,522.10 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.68x = 1,522.10 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.68x = 542,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,614.32/1,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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