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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.56, 1,773.15 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.56, 1,773.15 and 402.30 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.56 : 1,773.15 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.56/1,773.15 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.56x = 1,773.15 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.56x = 713,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,338.25/1,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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