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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.63, 1,527.03 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.63, 1,527.03 and 360.04 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.63 : 1,527.03 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.63/1,527.03 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.63x = 1,527.03 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.63x = 549,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,791.88/1,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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