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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.03, 1,774.57 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.03, 1,774.57 and 361.31 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.03 : 1,774.57 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.03/1,774.57 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.03x = 1,774.57 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.03x = 641,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,165.45/1,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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