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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.02, 1,775.93 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.02, 1,775.93 and 534.80 is: 802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.02 : 1,775.93 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.02/1,775.93 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.02x = 1,775.93 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.02x = 949,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,769.13/1,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.16

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