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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.56, 1,775.34 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.56, 1,775.34 and 534.48 is: 801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.56 : 1,775.34 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.56/1,775.34 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.56x = 1,775.34 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.56x = 948,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,883.72/1,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.72

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