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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.26, 1,775.07 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.26, 1,775.07 and 361.43 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.26 : 1,775.07 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.26/1,775.07 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.26x = 1,775.07 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.26x = 641,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,561.33/1,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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