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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.62, 1,777.54 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.62, 1,777.54 and 535.22 is: 803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.62 : 1,777.54 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.62/1,777.54 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.62x = 1,777.54 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.62x = 951,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,374.96/1,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.11

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