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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.88, 1,696.08 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.88, 1,696.08 and 361.60 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.88 : 1,696.08 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.88/1,696.08 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.88x = 1,696.08 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.88x = 613,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,302.53/1,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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