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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.80, 1,774.98 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.80, 1,774.98 and 534.90 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.80 : 1,774.98 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.80/1,774.98 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.80x = 1,774.98 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.80x = 949,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,436.80/1,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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