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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.50, 1,774.62 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.50, 1,774.62 and 361.68 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.50 : 1,774.62 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.50/1,774.62 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.50x = 1,774.62 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.50x = 641,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,844.56/1,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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