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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.83, 1,774.52 and 596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.83, 1,774.52 and 596.39 is: 894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.83 : 1,774.52 = 596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.83/1,774.52 = 596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.83x = 1,774.52 × 596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.83x = 1,058,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,294.13/1,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.72

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