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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.02, 1,777.57 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.02, 1,777.57 and 363.22 is: 544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.02 : 1,777.57 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.02/1,777.57 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.02x = 1,777.57 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.02x = 645,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,648.98/1,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.84

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