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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182, 1,773.33 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182, 1,773.33 and 402.18 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182 : 1,773.33 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182/1,773.33 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182x = 1,773.33 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182x = 713,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,197.86/1,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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