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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.58, 1,773.87 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.58, 1,773.87 and 402.67 is: 604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.58 : 1,773.87 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.58/1,773.87 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.58x = 1,773.87 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.58x = 714,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,279.80/1,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.00

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