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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.78, 1,772.95 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.78, 1,772.95 and 532.51 is: 798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.78 : 1,772.95 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.78/1,772.95 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.78x = 1,772.95 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.78x = 944,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,117.07/1,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.90

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