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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.49, 1,773.80 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.49, 1,773.80 and 360.82 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.49 : 1,773.80 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.49/1,773.80 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.49x = 1,773.80 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.49x = 640,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,022.52/1,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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