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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.29, 1,773.54 and 360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.29, 1,773.54 and 360.65 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.29 : 1,773.54 = 360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.29/1,773.54 = 360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.29x = 1,773.54 × 360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.29x = 639,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,627.20/1,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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