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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.79, 1,777.19 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.79, 1,777.19 and 363.07 is: 544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.79 : 1,777.19 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.79/1,777.19 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.79x = 1,777.19 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.79x = 645,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,241.52/1,184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.60

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