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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.97, 1,773.15 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.97, 1,773.15 and 360.06 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.97 : 1,773.15 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.97/1,773.15 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.97x = 1,773.15 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.97x = 638,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,440.39/1,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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