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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.69 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.69 and 359.34 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.06 : 1,771.69 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.06/1,771.69 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.06x = 1,771.69 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.06x = 636,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,638.19/1,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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