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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.30, 1,777.26 and 795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.30, 1,777.26 and 795.76 is: 1,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.30 : 1,777.26 = 795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.30/1,777.26 = 795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.30x = 1,777.26 × 795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.30x = 1,414,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,272.42/1,185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.18

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