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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.82, 1,775.93 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.82, 1,775.93 and 361.91 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.82 : 1,775.93 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.82/1,775.93 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.82x = 1,775.93 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.82x = 642,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,716.14/1,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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