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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.87, 1,773.27 and 597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.87, 1,773.27 and 597.11 is: 895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.87 : 1,773.27 = 597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.87/1,773.27 = 597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.87x = 1,773.27 × 597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.87x = 1,058,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,828.38/1,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.14

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