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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.41, 1,773.23 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.41, 1,773.23 and 391.62 is: 587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.41 : 1,773.23 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.41/1,773.23 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.41x = 1,773.23 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.41x = 694,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,432.33/1,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.30

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