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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.63, 1,777.21 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.63, 1,777.21 and 362.97 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.63 : 1,777.21 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.63/1,777.21 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.63x = 1,777.21 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.63x = 645,063.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,063.21/1,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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