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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.64, 1,774.87 and 361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.64, 1,774.87 and 361.72 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.64 : 1,774.87 = 361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.64/1,774.87 = 361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.64x = 1,774.87 × 361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.64x = 642,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,005.98/1,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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