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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.97, 1,776.15 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.97, 1,776.15 and 362.06 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.97 : 1,776.15 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.97/1,776.15 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.97x = 1,776.15 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.97x = 643,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,072.87/1,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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