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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.10, 1,521.73 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.10, 1,521.73 and 365.38 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.10 : 1,521.73 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.10/1,521.73 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.10x = 1,521.73 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.10x = 556,002.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,002.10/1,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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