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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.50, 1,695.84 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.50, 1,695.84 and 361 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.50 : 1,695.84 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.50/1,695.84 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.50x = 1,695.84 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.50x = 612,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,198.24/1,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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