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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.89, 1,529.88 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.89, 1,529.88 and 361.84 is: 542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.89 : 1,529.88 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.89/1,529.88 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.89x = 1,529.88 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.89x = 553,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,569.47/1,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.77

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