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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.98, 1,772.97 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.98, 1,772.97 and 360.26 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.98 : 1,772.97 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.98/1,772.97 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.98x = 1,772.97 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.98x = 638,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,730.17/1,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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