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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184, 1,776.24 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184, 1,776.24 and 500 is: 750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184 : 1,776.24 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184/1,776.24 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184x = 1,776.24 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184x = 888,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,120/1,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.10

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