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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.56 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.56 and 361.20 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.90 : 1,774.56 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.90/1,774.56 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.90x = 1,774.56 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.90x = 640,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,971.07/1,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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