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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.98, 1,696.47 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.98, 1,696.47 and 361.54 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.98 : 1,696.47 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.98/1,696.47 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.98x = 1,696.47 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.98x = 613,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,341.76/1,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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