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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.88, 2,191.28 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.88, 2,191.28 and 365.24 is: 547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.88 : 2,191.28 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.88/2,191.28 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.88x = 2,191.28 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.88x = 800,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,330.32/1,460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.84

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