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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.48, 1,695.72 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.48, 1,695.72 and 361.04 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.48 : 1,695.72 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.48/1,695.72 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.48x = 1,695.72 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.48x = 612,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,222.75/1,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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