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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.97, 1,775.88 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.97, 1,775.88 and 362.17 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.97 : 1,775.88 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.97/1,775.88 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.97x = 1,775.88 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.97x = 643,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,166.02/1,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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