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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.69, 1,522.04 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.69, 1,522.04 and 365.45 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.69 : 1,522.04 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.69/1,522.04 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.69x = 1,522.04 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.69x = 556,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,220.08/1,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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