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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.56, 1,776.84 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.56, 1,776.84 and 535.48 is: 803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.56 : 1,776.84 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.56/1,776.84 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.56x = 1,776.84 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.56x = 951,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,462.28/1,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.22

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