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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.84, 1,776.72 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.84, 1,776.72 and 500.32 is: 750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.84 : 1,776.72 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.84/1,776.72 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.84x = 1,776.72 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.84x = 888,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,928.55/1,183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.89

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