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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.02, 1,776.08 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.02, 1,776.08 and 362.30 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.02 : 1,776.08 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.02/1,776.08 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.02x = 1,776.08 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.02x = 643,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,465.81/1,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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