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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.24, 1,774.93 and 361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.24, 1,774.93 and 361.57 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.24 : 1,774.93 = 361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.24/1,774.93 = 361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.24x = 1,774.93 × 361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.24x = 641,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,761.44/1,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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