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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.48, 1,777.67 and 535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.48, 1,777.67 and 535.27 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.48 : 1,777.67 = 535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.48/1,777.67 = 535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.48x = 1,777.67 × 535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.48x = 951,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,533.42/1,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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