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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.28, 1,695.84 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.28, 1,695.84 and 360.84 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.28 : 1,695.84 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.28/1,695.84 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.28x = 1,695.84 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.28x = 611,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,926.91/1,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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