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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.78, 1,775.52 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.78, 1,775.52 and 403.75 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.78 : 1,775.52 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.78/1,775.52 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.78x = 1,775.52 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.78x = 716,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,866.20/1,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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