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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.63, 2,183.43 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.63, 2,183.43 and 360.01 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.63 : 2,183.43 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.63/2,183.43 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.63x = 2,183.43 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.63x = 786,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,045.72/1,455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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