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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.13, 1,772.08 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.13, 1,772.08 and 359.56 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.13 : 1,772.08 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.13/1,772.08 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.13x = 1,772.08 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.13x = 637,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,175.38/1,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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