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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.44, 1,635.16 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.44, 1,635.16 and 766.32 is: 1,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.44 : 1,635.16 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.44/1,635.16 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.44x = 1,635.16 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.44x = 1,253,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,055.81/1,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.04

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