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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.43, 1,772.15 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.43, 1,772.15 and 359.69 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.43 : 1,772.15 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.43/1,772.15 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.43x = 1,772.15 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.43x = 637,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,413.97/1,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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