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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.34, 1,773.60 and 360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.34, 1,773.60 and 360.61 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.34 : 1,773.60 = 360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.34/1,773.60 = 360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.34x = 1,773.60 × 360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.34x = 639,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,577.90/1,182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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