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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.39, 1,775.04 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.39, 1,775.04 and 361.62 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.39 : 1,775.04 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.39/1,775.04 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.39x = 1,775.04 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.39x = 641,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,889.96/1,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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