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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.80, 1,774.58 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.80, 1,774.58 and 361.10 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.80 : 1,774.58 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.80/1,774.58 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.80x = 1,774.58 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.80x = 640,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,800.84/1,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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