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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.89, 2,185.31 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.89, 2,185.31 and 361.26 is: 541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.89 : 2,185.31 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.89/2,185.31 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.89x = 2,185.31 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.89x = 789,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,465.99/1,456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.89

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