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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.83, 1,775.79 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.83, 1,775.79 and 362.19 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.83 : 1,775.79 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.83/1,775.79 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.83x = 1,775.79 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.83x = 643,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,173.38/1,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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