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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.30, 2,109.45 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.30, 2,109.45 and 366.30 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.30 : 2,109.45 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.30/2,109.45 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.30x = 2,109.45 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.30x = 772,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,692.22/1,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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