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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.82, 1,727.81 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.82, 1,727.81 and 361.07 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.82 : 1,727.81 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.82/1,727.81 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.82x = 1,727.81 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.82x = 623,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,849.91/1,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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