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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.54, 1,774.26 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.54, 1,774.26 and 597.78 is: 896.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.54 : 1,774.26 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.54/1,774.26 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.54x = 1,774.26 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.54x = 1,060,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,617.14/1,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.14

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