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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.86, 1,772.88 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.86, 1,772.88 and 360.16 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.86 : 1,772.88 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.86/1,772.88 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.86x = 1,772.88 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.86x = 638,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,520.46/1,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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