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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.78, 1,774.02 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.78, 1,774.02 and 402.75 is: 604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.78 : 1,774.02 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.78/1,774.02 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.78x = 1,774.02 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.78x = 714,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,486.56/1,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.07

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