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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.16, 1,771.74 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.16, 1,771.74 and 359.44 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.16 : 1,771.74 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.16/1,771.74 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.16x = 1,771.74 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.16x = 636,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,834.23/1,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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