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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.58, 1,777 and 1,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.58, 1,777 and 1,048.90 is: 1,572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.58 : 1,777 = 1,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.58/1,777 = 1,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.58x = 1,777 × 1,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.58x = 1,863,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,895.30/1,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.14

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