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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.71, 1,777.15 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.71, 1,777.15 and 363.04 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.71 : 1,777.15 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.71/1,777.15 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.71x = 1,777.15 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.71x = 645,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,179.21/1,184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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