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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.11, 2,184.17 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.11, 2,184.17 and 360.46 is: 540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.11 : 2,184.17 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.11/2,184.17 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.11x = 2,184.17 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.11x = 787,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,305.92/1,456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.69

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