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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.14, 1,774.99 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.14, 1,774.99 and 361.41 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.14 : 1,774.99 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.14/1,774.99 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.14x = 1,774.99 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.14x = 641,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,490.26/1,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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