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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.41, 1,774.95 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.41, 1,774.95 and 403.44 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.41 : 1,774.95 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.41/1,774.95 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.41x = 1,774.95 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.41x = 716,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,082.65/1,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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