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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.80, 2,185.17 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.80, 2,185.17 and 361.17 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.80 : 2,185.17 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.80/2,185.17 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.80x = 2,185.17 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.80x = 789,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,217.85/1,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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