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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.13, 1,776.46 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.13, 1,776.46 and 362.47 is: 543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.13 : 1,776.46 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.13/1,776.46 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.13x = 1,776.46 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.13x = 643,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,902.76/1,184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.78

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