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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.87, 1,774.28 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.87, 1,774.28 and 402.94 is: 604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.87 : 1,774.28 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.87/1,774.28 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.87x = 1,774.28 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.87x = 714,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,931.61/1,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.40

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