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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.65, 1,776.91 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.65, 1,776.91 and 362.86 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.65 : 1,776.91 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.65/1,776.91 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.65x = 1,776.91 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.65x = 644,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,769.56/1,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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