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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.88, 1,774.68 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.88, 1,774.68 and 533.44 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.88 : 1,774.68 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.88/1,774.68 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.88x = 1,774.68 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.88x = 946,685.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,685.30/1,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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