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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.63, 1,652.45 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.63, 1,652.45 and 361.23 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.63 : 1,652.45 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.63/1,652.45 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.63x = 1,652.45 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.63x = 596,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,905.35/1,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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