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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.37, 1,774.99 and 361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.37, 1,774.99 and 361.63 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.37 : 1,774.99 = 361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.37/1,774.99 = 361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.37x = 1,774.99 × 361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.37x = 641,889.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,889.63/1,183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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