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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.22, 1,695.39 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.22, 1,695.39 and 360.78 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.22 : 1,695.39 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.22/1,695.39 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.22x = 1,695.39 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.22x = 611,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,662.80/1,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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