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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.34, 2,185.98 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.34, 2,185.98 and 361.68 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.34 : 2,185.98 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.34/2,185.98 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.34x = 2,185.98 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.34x = 790,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,625.25/1,457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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