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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.24, 1,773.43 and 360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.24, 1,773.43 and 360.57 is: 540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.24 : 1,773.43 = 360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.24/1,773.43 = 360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.24x = 1,773.43 × 360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.24x = 639,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,444.75/1,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.88

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