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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.22, 1,774.72 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.22, 1,774.72 and 403.66 is: 605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.22 : 1,774.72 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.22/1,774.72 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.22x = 1,774.72 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.22x = 716,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,383.48/1,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.45

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