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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.49, 1,772.30 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.49, 1,772.30 and 359.82 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.49 : 1,772.30 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.49/1,772.30 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.49x = 1,772.30 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.49x = 637,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,708.54/1,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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