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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.26, 1,778.49 and 637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.26, 1,778.49 and 637.97 is: 957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.26 : 1,778.49 = 637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.26/1,778.49 = 637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.26x = 1,778.49 × 637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.26x = 1,134,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,614.37/1,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.27

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