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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.88, 1,775.97 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.88, 1,775.97 and 534.27 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.88 : 1,775.97 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.88/1,775.97 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.88x = 1,775.97 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.88x = 948,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,847.49/1,184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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