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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.27, 1,772.07 and 596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.27, 1,772.07 and 596.34 is: 893.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.27 : 1,772.07 = 596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.27/1,772.07 = 596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.27x = 1,772.07 × 596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.27x = 1,056,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,756.22/1,182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.84

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