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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.53, 1,775.31 and 533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.53, 1,775.31 and 533.51 is: 800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.53 : 1,775.31 = 533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.53/1,775.31 = 533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.53x = 1,775.31 × 533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.53x = 947,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,141.42/1,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.27

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