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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.98, 1,773.84 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.98, 1,773.84 and 360.77 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.98 : 1,773.84 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.98/1,773.84 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.98x = 1,773.84 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.98x = 639,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,939.39/1,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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