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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.42, 1,771.59 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.42, 1,771.59 and 359.78 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.42 : 1,771.59 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.42/1,771.59 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.42x = 1,771.59 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.42x = 637,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,382.65/1,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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