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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.80, 1,772.15 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.80, 1,772.15 and 359.90 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.80 : 1,772.15 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.80/1,772.15 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.80x = 1,772.15 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.80x = 637,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,800.79/1,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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