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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.88, 1,522.33 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.88, 1,522.33 and 365.62 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.88 : 1,522.33 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.88/1,522.33 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.88x = 1,522.33 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.88x = 556,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,589.57/1,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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