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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.74, 2,185.08 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.74, 2,185.08 and 361.09 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.74 : 2,185.08 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.74/2,185.08 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.74x = 2,185.08 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.74x = 789,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,013.27/1,456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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