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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.83, 1,775.07 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.83, 1,775.07 and 361.86 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.83 : 1,775.07 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.83/1,775.07 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.83x = 1,775.07 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.83x = 642,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,326.83/1,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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