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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.01, 1,773.14 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.01, 1,773.14 and 402.09 is: 603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.01 : 1,773.14 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.01/1,773.14 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.01x = 1,773.14 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.01x = 712,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,960.45/1,182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.18

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