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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.66, 2,184.96 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.66, 2,184.96 and 361.03 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.66 : 2,184.96 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.66/2,184.96 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.66x = 2,184.96 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.66x = 788,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,836.11/1,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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