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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.17, 1,772.32 and 597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.17, 1,772.32 and 597.35 is: 894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.17 : 1,772.32 = 597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.17/1,772.32 = 597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.17x = 1,772.32 × 597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.17x = 1,058,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,695.35/1,183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.80

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