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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.54, 1,774.08 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.54, 1,774.08 and 532.92 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.54 : 1,774.08 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.54/1,774.08 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.54x = 1,774.08 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.54x = 945,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,442.71/1,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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