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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.04, 1,695.48 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.04, 1,695.48 and 361.04 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.04 : 1,695.48 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.04/1,695.48 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.04x = 1,695.48 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.04x = 612,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,136.10/1,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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