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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.08, 1,776.24 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.08, 1,776.24 and 362.44 is: 543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.08 : 1,776.24 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.08/1,776.24 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.08x = 1,776.24 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.08x = 643,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,780.43/1,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.70

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