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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.35, 1,773.74 and 402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.35, 1,773.74 and 402.31 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.35 : 1,773.74 = 402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.35/1,773.74 = 402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.35x = 1,773.74 × 402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.35x = 713,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,592.49/1,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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