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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.23, 1,779.67 and 925.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.23, 1,779.67 and 925.83 is: 1,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.23 : 1,779.67 = 925.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.23/1,779.67 = 925.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.23x = 1,779.67 × 925.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.23x = 1,647,673.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,673.03/1,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.17

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