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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.98, 1,775.02 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.98, 1,775.02 and 361.38 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.98 : 1,775.02 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.98/1,775.02 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.98x = 1,775.02 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.98x = 641,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,456.73/1,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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