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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652.24 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.40, 1,652.24 and 360.93 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.40 : 1,652.24 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.40/1,652.24 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.40x = 1,652.24 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.40x = 596,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,342.98/1,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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