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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.96, 1,521.83 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.96, 1,521.83 and 365.55 is: 548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.96 : 1,521.83 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.96/1,521.83 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.96x = 1,521.83 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.96x = 556,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,303.13/1,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.10

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