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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.21, 1,775.72 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.21, 1,775.72 and 534.40 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.21 : 1,775.72 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.21/1,775.72 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.21x = 1,775.72 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.21x = 948,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,941.66/1,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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