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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.92, 1,776.13 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.92, 1,776.13 and 362.25 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.92 : 1,776.13 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.92/1,776.13 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.92x = 1,776.13 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.92x = 643,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,402.19/1,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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