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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.92, 1,772.52 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.92, 1,772.52 and 360.04 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.92 : 1,772.52 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.92/1,772.52 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.92x = 1,772.52 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.92x = 638,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,178.10/1,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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