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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.69, 1,774.26 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.69, 1,774.26 and 360.99 is: 541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.69 : 1,774.26 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.69/1,774.26 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.69x = 1,774.26 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.69x = 640,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,490.12/1,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.55

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