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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.57, 1,636.97 and 766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.57, 1,636.97 and 766.18 is: 1,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.57 : 1,636.97 = 766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.57/1,636.97 = 766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.57x = 1,636.97 × 766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.57x = 1,254,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,205.75/1,185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.89

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