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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.48, 1,773.72 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.48, 1,773.72 and 360.76 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.48 : 1,773.72 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.48/1,773.72 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.48x = 1,773.72 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.48x = 639,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,887.23/1,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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