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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.47, 1,773 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.47, 1,773 and 360.50 is: 540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.47 : 1,773 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.47/1,773 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.47x = 1,773 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.47x = 639,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,166.50/1,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.54

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