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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.61, 2,100.89 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.61, 2,100.89 and 360.60 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.61 : 2,100.89 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.61/2,100.89 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.61x = 2,100.89 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.61x = 757,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,579.13/1,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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