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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.98, 1,772.94 and 360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.98, 1,772.94 and 360.22 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.98 : 1,772.94 = 360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.98/1,772.94 = 360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.98x = 1,772.94 × 360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.98x = 638,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,648.45/1,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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