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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.67, 1,775.68 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.67, 1,775.68 and 403.94 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.67 : 1,775.68 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.67/1,775.68 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.67x = 1,775.68 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.67x = 717,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,271.61/1,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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