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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.17, 1,774.74 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.17, 1,774.74 and 402.96 is: 604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.17 : 1,774.74 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.17/1,774.74 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.17x = 1,774.74 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.17x = 715,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,149.23/1,183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.43

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