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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.07, 1,776.31 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.07, 1,776.31 and 362.26 is: 543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.07 : 1,776.31 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.07/1,776.31 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.07x = 1,776.31 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.07x = 643,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,475.37/1,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.44

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