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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.49, 1,773.21 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.49, 1,773.21 and 402.28 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.49 : 1,773.21 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.49/1,773.21 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.49x = 1,773.21 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.49x = 713,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,318.05/1,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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