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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.79, 1,774.20 and 533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.79, 1,774.20 and 533.38 is: 800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.79 : 1,774.20 = 533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.79/1,774.20 = 533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.79x = 1,774.20 × 533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.79x = 946,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,322.80/1,182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.08

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