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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.51, 1,775.39 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.51, 1,775.39 and 403.59 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.51 : 1,775.39 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.51/1,775.39 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.51x = 1,775.39 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.51x = 716,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,529.65/1,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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