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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.56, 1,652.47 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.56, 1,652.47 and 360.95 is: 541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.56 : 1,652.47 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.56/1,652.47 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.56x = 1,652.47 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.56x = 596,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,449.88/1,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.46

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