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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.82, 2,185.22 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.82, 2,185.22 and 361.20 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.82 : 2,185.22 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.82/2,185.22 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.82x = 2,185.22 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.82x = 789,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,292.66/1,456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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