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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.99, 1,773.96 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.99, 1,773.96 and 402.78 is: 603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.99 : 1,773.96 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.99/1,773.96 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.99x = 1,773.96 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.99x = 714,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,506.74/1,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.99

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