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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.10, 1,773.48 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.10, 1,773.48 and 360.40 is: 540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.10 : 1,773.48 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.10/1,773.48 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.10x = 1,773.48 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.10x = 639,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,162.19/1,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.70

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