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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.02, 1,774.70 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.02, 1,774.70 and 361.18 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.02 : 1,774.70 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.02/1,774.70 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.02x = 1,774.70 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.02x = 640,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,992.40/1,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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