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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.34, 1,772.10 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.34, 1,772.10 and 359.61 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.34 : 1,772.10 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.34/1,772.10 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.34x = 1,772.10 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.34x = 637,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,265.78/1,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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