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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.40, 1,772.64 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.40, 1,772.64 and 532.72 is: 798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.40 : 1,772.64 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.40/1,772.64 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.40x = 1,772.64 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.40x = 944,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,320.78/1,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.65

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