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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.08, 1,770.18 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.08, 1,770.18 and 531.16 is: 796.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.08 : 1,770.18 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.08/1,770.18 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.08x = 1,770.18 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.08x = 940,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,248.81/1,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.09

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