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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.85, 1,775.96 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.85, 1,775.96 and 362.01 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.85 : 1,775.96 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.85/1,775.96 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.85x = 1,775.96 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.85x = 642,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,915.28/1,183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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