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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.92, 1,774.55 and 403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.92, 1,774.55 and 403.19 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.92 : 1,774.55 = 403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.92/1,774.55 = 403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.92x = 1,774.55 × 403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.92x = 715,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,486.26/1,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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