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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.82, 1,696.17 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.82, 1,696.17 and 361.32 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.82 : 1,696.17 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.82/1,696.17 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.82x = 1,696.17 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.82x = 612,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,860.14/1,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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