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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.03, 1,774.31 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.03, 1,774.31 and 403.07 is: 604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.03 : 1,774.31 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.03/1,774.31 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.03x = 1,774.31 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.03x = 715,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,171.13/1,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.53

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