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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.36, 1,772.32 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.36, 1,772.32 and 360.02 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.36 : 1,772.32 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.36/1,772.32 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.36x = 1,772.32 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.36x = 638,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,070.65/1,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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