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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.32, 1,772.20 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.32, 1,772.20 and 359.52 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.32 : 1,772.20 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.32/1,772.20 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.32x = 1,772.20 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.32x = 637,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,141.34/1,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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