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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.46, 1,771.64 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.46, 1,771.64 and 359.56 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.46 : 1,771.64 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.46/1,771.64 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.46x = 1,771.64 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.46x = 637,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,010.88/1,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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