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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.73, 1,774.17 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.73, 1,774.17 and 361.07 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.73 : 1,774.17 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.73/1,774.17 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.73x = 1,774.17 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.73x = 640,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,599.56/1,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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