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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.33, 1,775.37 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.33, 1,775.37 and 403.36 is: 605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.33 : 1,775.37 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.33/1,775.37 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.33x = 1,775.37 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.33x = 716,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,113.24/1,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.17

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