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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.68, 1,775.52 and 362.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.68, 1,775.52 and 362.00 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.68 : 1,775.52 = 362.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.68/1,775.52 = 362.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.68x = 1,775.52 × 362.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.68x = 642,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,742.68/1,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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