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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.54, 1,777.41 and 405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.54, 1,777.41 and 405.34 is: 607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.54 : 1,777.41 = 405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.54/1,777.41 = 405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.54x = 1,777.41 × 405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.54x = 720,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,450.93/1,185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.70

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