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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184, 1,776.34 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184, 1,776.34 and 404.18 is: 606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184 : 1,776.34 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184/1,776.34 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184x = 1,776.34 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184x = 717,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,961.10/1,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.39

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