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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.73, 1,773 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.73, 1,773 and 532.52 is: 798.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.73 : 1,773 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.73/1,773 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.73x = 1,773 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.73x = 944,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,149.10/1,181.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.96

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