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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.69, 1,777.10 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.69, 1,777.10 and 362.98 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.69 : 1,777.10 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.69/1,777.10 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.69x = 1,777.10 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.69x = 645,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,041.06/1,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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