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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,522.32 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,522.32 and 365.28 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,522.32 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,522.32 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,522.32 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 556,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,073.05/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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