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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.19, 1,773.36 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.19, 1,773.36 and 360.52 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.19 : 1,773.36 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.19/1,773.36 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.19x = 1,773.36 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.19x = 639,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,331.75/1,182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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