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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.55, 1,652.14 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.55, 1,652.14 and 361.15 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.55 : 1,652.14 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.55/1,652.14 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.55x = 1,652.14 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.55x = 596,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,666.00/1,101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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