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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.07, 1,771.08 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.07, 1,771.08 and 359.20 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.07 : 1,771.08 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.07/1,771.08 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.07x = 1,771.08 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.07x = 636,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,172.80/1,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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