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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.47, 1,774.81 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.47, 1,774.81 and 403.27 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.47 : 1,774.81 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.47/1,774.81 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.47x = 1,774.81 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.47x = 715,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,727.63/1,183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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