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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.48, 1,776.68 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.48, 1,776.68 and 362.80 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.48 : 1,776.68 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.48/1,776.68 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.48x = 1,776.68 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.48x = 644,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,579.50/1,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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