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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.60, 2,184.84 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.60, 2,184.84 and 360.93 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.60 : 2,184.84 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.60/2,184.84 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.60x = 2,184.84 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.60x = 788,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,572.50/1,456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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