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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.66, 1,774.07 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.66, 1,774.07 and 533.46 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.66 : 1,774.07 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.66/1,774.07 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.66x = 1,774.07 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.66x = 946,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,395.38/1,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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