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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.22, 2,184.27 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.22, 2,184.27 and 360.56 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.22 : 2,184.27 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.22/2,184.27 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.22x = 2,184.27 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.22x = 787,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,554.93/1,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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