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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.71, 1,522.07 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.71, 1,522.07 and 365.50 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.71 : 1,522.07 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.71/1,522.07 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.71x = 1,522.07 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.71x = 556,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,313.69/1,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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