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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.48, 2,100.67 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.48, 2,100.67 and 360.50 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.48 : 2,100.67 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.48/2,100.67 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.48x = 2,100.67 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.48x = 757,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,291.54/1,400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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