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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.65, 1,775.63 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.65, 1,775.63 and 361.78 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.65 : 1,775.63 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.65/1,775.63 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.65x = 1,775.63 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.65x = 642,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,387.42/1,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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