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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.86, 1,772.55 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.86, 1,772.55 and 532.44 is: 798.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.86 : 1,772.55 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.86/1,772.55 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.86x = 1,772.55 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.86x = 943,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,776.52/1,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.55

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