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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.75, 1,772.37 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.75, 1,772.37 and 401.58 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.75 : 1,772.37 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.75/1,772.37 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.75x = 1,772.37 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.75x = 711,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,748.34/1,181.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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