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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.28, 1,773.31 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.28, 1,773.31 and 360.75 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.28 : 1,773.31 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.28/1,773.31 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.28x = 1,773.31 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.28x = 639,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,721.58/1,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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