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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.11, 1,773.24 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.11, 1,773.24 and 360.38 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.11 : 1,773.24 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.11/1,773.24 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.11x = 1,773.24 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.11x = 639,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,043.31/1,182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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