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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.06, 1,775.57 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.06, 1,775.57 and 361.88 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.06 : 1,775.57 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.06/1,775.57 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.06x = 1,775.57 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.06x = 642,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,543.78/1,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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