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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.46, 1,776.96 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.46, 1,776.96 and 362.85 is: 544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.46 : 1,776.96 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.46/1,776.96 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.46x = 1,776.96 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.46x = 644,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,769.94/1,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.36

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