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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.51, 1,776.98 and 362.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.51, 1,776.98 and 362.77 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.51 : 1,776.98 = 362.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.51/1,776.98 = 362.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.51x = 1,776.98 × 362.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.51x = 644,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,635.03/1,184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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