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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.65, 1,775.56 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.65, 1,775.56 and 361.99 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.65 : 1,775.56 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.65/1,775.56 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.65x = 1,775.56 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.65x = 642,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,734.96/1,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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