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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.59, 1,775.31 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.59, 1,775.31 and 361.80 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.59 : 1,775.31 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.59/1,775.31 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.59x = 1,775.31 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.59x = 642,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,307.16/1,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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