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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.37, 2,100.42 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.37, 2,100.42 and 360.35 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.37 : 2,100.42 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.37/2,100.42 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.37x = 2,100.42 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.37x = 756,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,875.84/1,400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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