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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.86, 1,777.49 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.86, 1,777.49 and 404.67 is: 607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.86 : 1,777.49 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.86/1,777.49 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.86x = 1,777.49 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.86x = 719,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,304.05/1,184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.08

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