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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.56, 1,776.83 and 362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.56, 1,776.83 and 362.83 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.56 : 1,776.83 = 362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.56/1,776.83 = 362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.56x = 1,776.83 × 362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.56x = 644,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,676.53/1,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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