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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.49, 1,774.71 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.49, 1,774.71 and 403.28 is: 604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.49 : 1,774.71 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.49/1,774.71 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.49x = 1,774.71 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.49x = 715,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,705.05/1,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.74

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