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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.02, 1,521.97 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.02, 1,521.97 and 356.74 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.02 : 1,521.97 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.02/1,521.97 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.02x = 1,521.97 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.02x = 542,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,942.88/1,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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