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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.91, 1,777.36 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.91, 1,777.36 and 363.18 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.91 : 1,777.36 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.91/1,777.36 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.91x = 1,777.36 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.91x = 645,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,501.60/1,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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