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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.43 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.43 and 361.24 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.90 : 1,774.43 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.90/1,774.43 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.90x = 1,774.43 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.90x = 640,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,995.09/1,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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