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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.17, 1,651.72 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.17, 1,651.72 and 360.86 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.17 : 1,651.72 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.17/1,651.72 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.17x = 1,651.72 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.17x = 596,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,030.18/1,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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