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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.66, 1,777.31 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.66, 1,777.31 and 362.91 is: 544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.66 : 1,777.31 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.66/1,777.31 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.66x = 1,777.31 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.66x = 645,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,003.57/1,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.46

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