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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.51, 1,775.11 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.51, 1,775.11 and 361.86 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.51 : 1,775.11 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.51/1,775.11 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.51x = 1,775.11 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.51x = 642,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,341.30/1,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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