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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.07, 1,651.44 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.07, 1,651.44 and 360.68 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.07 : 1,651.44 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.07/1,651.44 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.07x = 1,651.44 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.07x = 595,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,649.82/1,101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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