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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.58, 1,778.52 and 405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.58, 1,778.52 and 405.73 is: 608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.58 : 1,778.52 = 405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.58/1,778.52 = 405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.58x = 1,778.52 × 405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.58x = 721,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,598.92/1,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.65

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