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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.24, 1,774.86 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.24, 1,774.86 and 361.52 is: 542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.24 : 1,774.86 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.24/1,774.86 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.24x = 1,774.86 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.24x = 641,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,643.81/1,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.28

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