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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.56, 1,776.81 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.56, 1,776.81 and 637.12 is: 954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.56 : 1,776.81 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.56/1,776.81 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.56x = 1,776.81 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.56x = 1,132,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,034.01/1,185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.85

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