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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.58, 1,775.38 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.58, 1,775.38 and 534.14 is: 801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.58 : 1,775.38 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.58/1,775.38 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.58x = 1,775.38 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.58x = 948,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,301.47/1,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.21

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