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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.25, 1,695.66 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.25, 1,695.66 and 360.75 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.25 : 1,695.66 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.25/1,695.66 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.25x = 1,695.66 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.25x = 611,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,709.35/1,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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