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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.69, 1,772.80 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.69, 1,772.80 and 359.98 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.69 : 1,772.80 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.69/1,772.80 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.69x = 1,772.80 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.69x = 638,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,169.24/1,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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