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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.48, 1,775.40 and 361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.48, 1,775.40 and 361.72 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.48 : 1,775.40 = 361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.48/1,775.40 = 361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.48x = 1,775.40 × 361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.48x = 642,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,197.69/1,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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