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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.34, 1,777.41 and 535.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.34, 1,777.41 and 535.53 is: 803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.34 : 1,777.41 = 535.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.34/1,777.41 = 535.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.34x = 1,777.41 × 535.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.34x = 951,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,847.49/1,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.70

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