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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.16, 2,185.71 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.16, 2,185.71 and 361.53 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.16 : 2,185.71 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.16/2,185.71 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.16x = 2,185.71 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.16x = 790,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,199.74/1,457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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