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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.64, 1,770.84 and 530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.64, 1,770.84 and 530.85 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.64 : 1,770.84 = 530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.64/1,770.84 = 530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.64x = 1,770.84 × 530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.64x = 940,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,050.41/1,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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