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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.48, 1,772.40 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.48, 1,772.40 and 359.72 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.48 : 1,772.40 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.48/1,772.40 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.48x = 1,772.40 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.48x = 637,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,567.73/1,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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