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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.52, 2,184.70 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.52, 2,184.70 and 360.88 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.52 : 2,184.70 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.52/2,184.70 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.52x = 2,184.70 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.52x = 788,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,414.54/1,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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