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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.21, 1,774.41 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.21, 1,774.41 and 361.50 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.21 : 1,774.41 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.21/1,774.41 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.21x = 1,774.41 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.21x = 641,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,441.21/1,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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