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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.16, 1,774.83 and 403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.16, 1,774.83 and 403.10 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.16 : 1,774.83 = 403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.16/1,774.83 = 403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.16x = 1,774.83 × 403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.16x = 715,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,433.97/1,183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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