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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.21, 1,777.22 and 535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.21, 1,777.22 and 535.40 is: 803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.21 : 1,777.22 = 535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.21/1,777.22 = 535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.21x = 1,777.22 × 535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.21x = 951,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,523.59/1,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.51

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