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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.18, 1,773.26 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.18, 1,773.26 and 360.45 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.18 : 1,773.26 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.18/1,773.26 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.18x = 1,773.26 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.18x = 639,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,171.61/1,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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