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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.36, 1,778.04 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.36, 1,778.04 and 535.92 is: 803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.36 : 1,778.04 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.36/1,778.04 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.36x = 1,778.04 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.36x = 952,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,887.20/1,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.88

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