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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.65, 1,773.91 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.65, 1,773.91 and 360.86 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.65 : 1,773.91 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.65/1,773.91 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.65x = 1,773.91 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.65x = 640,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,124.74/1,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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