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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.99, 1,529.53 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.99, 1,529.53 and 361.77 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.99 : 1,529.53 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.99/1,529.53 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.99x = 1,529.53 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.99x = 553,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,333.46/1,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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