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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.33, 1,778.15 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.33, 1,778.15 and 405.48 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.33 : 1,778.15 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.33/1,778.15 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.33x = 1,778.15 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.33x = 721,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,004.26/1,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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