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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.71, 1,774.83 and 533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.71, 1,774.83 and 533.41 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.71 : 1,774.83 = 533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.71/1,774.83 = 533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.71x = 1,774.83 × 533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.71x = 946,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,703.20/1,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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