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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.16, 1,695.32 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.16, 1,695.32 and 360.68 is: 541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.16 : 1,695.32 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.16/1,695.32 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.16x = 1,695.32 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.16x = 611,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,468.02/1,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.05

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