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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.23, 1,773.53 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.23, 1,773.53 and 360.31 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.23 : 1,773.53 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.23/1,773.53 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.23x = 1,773.53 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.23x = 639,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,018.79/1,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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