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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.43, 1,773.53 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.43, 1,773.53 and 360.79 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.43 : 1,773.53 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.43/1,773.53 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.43x = 1,773.53 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.43x = 639,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,867.00/1,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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