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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.52, 1,778.23 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.52, 1,778.23 and 405.60 is: 608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.52 : 1,778.23 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.52/1,778.23 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.52x = 1,778.23 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.52x = 721,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,250.09/1,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.38

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