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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.10, 1,777.64 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.10, 1,777.64 and 405.09 is: 607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.10 : 1,777.64 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.10/1,777.64 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.10x = 1,777.64 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.10x = 720,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,102.16/1,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.63

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