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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.33, 1,772.42 and 532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.33, 1,772.42 and 532.71 is: 798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.33 : 1,772.42 = 532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.33/1,772.42 = 532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.33x = 1,772.42 × 532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.33x = 944,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,183.19/1,182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.58

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