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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.38, 1,778.68 and 837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.38, 1,778.68 and 837.97 is: 1,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.38 : 1,778.68 = 837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.38/1,778.68 = 837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.38x = 1,778.68 × 837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.38x = 1,490,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,484.44/1,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.38

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