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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,522.44 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,522.44 and 365.67 is: 548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,522.44 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,522.44 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,522.44 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 556,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,710.63/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.57

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