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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.39, 1,773.54 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.39, 1,773.54 and 360.62 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.39 : 1,773.54 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.39/1,773.54 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.39x = 1,773.54 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.39x = 639,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,573.99/1,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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