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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.73, 2,192.52 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.73, 2,192.52 and 366.03 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.73 : 2,192.52 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.73/2,192.52 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.73x = 2,192.52 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.73x = 802,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,528.10/1,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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