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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.07, 2,191.61 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.07, 2,191.61 and 365.43 is: 548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.07 : 2,191.61 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.07/2,191.61 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.07x = 2,191.61 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.07x = 800,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,880.04/1,461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.15

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