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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.50, 2,184.74 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.50, 2,184.74 and 360.86 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.50 : 2,184.74 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.50/2,184.74 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.50x = 2,184.74 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.50x = 788,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,383.47/1,456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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