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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.66, 1,774.94 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.66, 1,774.94 and 361.74 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.66 : 1,774.94 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.66/1,774.94 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.66x = 1,774.94 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.66x = 642,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,066.80/1,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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