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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.38, 1,779.24 and 752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.38, 1,779.24 and 752.84 is: 1,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.38 : 1,779.24 = 752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.38/1,779.24 = 752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.38x = 1,779.24 × 752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.38x = 1,339,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,483.04/1,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.00

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