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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.34, 1,779.63 and 637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.34, 1,779.63 and 637.78 is: 957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.34 : 1,779.63 = 637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.34/1,779.63 = 637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.34x = 1,779.63 × 637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.34x = 1,135,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,012.42/1,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.54

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