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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.83, 1,777.42 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.83, 1,777.42 and 363.01 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.83 : 1,777.42 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.83/1,777.42 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.83x = 1,777.42 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.83x = 645,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,214.56/1,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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