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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.22, 2,191.77 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.22, 2,191.77 and 365.56 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.22 : 2,191.77 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.22/2,191.77 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.22x = 2,191.77 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.22x = 801,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,217.96/1,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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