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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.26, 1,774.89 and 403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.26, 1,774.89 and 403.35 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.26 : 1,774.89 = 403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.26/1,774.89 = 403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.26x = 1,774.89 × 403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.26x = 715,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,901.88/1,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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