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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130, 1,695.03 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130, 1,695.03 and 360.50 is: 540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130 : 1,695.03 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130/1,695.03 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130x = 1,695.03 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130x = 611,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,058.32/1,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.76

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