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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.02, 1,773.22 and 402.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.02, 1,773.22 and 402.07 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.02 : 1,773.22 = 402.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.02/1,773.22 = 402.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.02x = 1,773.22 × 402.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.02x = 712,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,958.57/1,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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