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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.86, 1,775.79 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.86, 1,775.79 and 534.42 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.86 : 1,775.79 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.86/1,775.79 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.86x = 1,775.79 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.86x = 949,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,017.69/1,183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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