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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.38, 1,775.09 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.38, 1,775.09 and 361.54 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.38 : 1,775.09 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.38/1,775.09 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.38x = 1,775.09 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.38x = 641,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,766.04/1,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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