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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.29, 1,774.32 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.29, 1,774.32 and 361.45 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.29 : 1,774.32 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.29/1,774.32 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.29x = 1,774.32 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.29x = 641,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,327.96/1,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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