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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.26, 2,185.88 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.26, 2,185.88 and 361.61 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.26 : 2,185.88 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.26/2,185.88 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.26x = 2,185.88 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.26x = 790,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,445.60/1,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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