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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.52, 1,775.44 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.52, 1,775.44 and 361.85 is: 542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.52 : 1,775.44 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.52/1,775.44 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.52x = 1,775.44 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.52x = 642,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,442.96/1,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.82

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