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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.81, 1,774.50 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.81, 1,774.50 and 361.03 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.81 : 1,774.50 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.81/1,774.50 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.81x = 1,774.50 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.81x = 640,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,645.27/1,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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