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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.63, 1,779.50 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.63, 1,779.50 and 623.22 is: 935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.63 : 1,779.50 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.63/1,779.50 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.63x = 1,779.50 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.63x = 1,109,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,007.98/1,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.38

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