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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.93, 1,522.54 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.93, 1,522.54 and 365.61 is: 548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.93 : 1,522.54 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.93/1,522.54 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.93x = 1,522.54 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.93x = 556,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,655.85/1,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.47

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