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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.82, 1,775.54 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.82, 1,775.54 and 403.82 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.82 : 1,775.54 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.82/1,775.54 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.82x = 1,775.54 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.82x = 716,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,987.67/1,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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