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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.69, 1,773.52 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.69, 1,773.52 and 402.53 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.69 : 1,773.52 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.69/1,773.52 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.69x = 1,773.52 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.69x = 713,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,885.13/1,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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