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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.47, 1,779.24 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.47, 1,779.24 and 638.04 is: 957.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.47 : 1,779.24 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.47/1,779.24 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.47x = 1,779.24 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.47x = 1,135,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,226.29/1,185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.62

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