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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.63, 1,777.34 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.63, 1,777.34 and 363.07 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.63 : 1,777.34 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.63/1,777.34 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.63x = 1,777.34 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.63x = 645,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,298.83/1,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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