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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.64, 1,779.06 and 841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.64, 1,779.06 and 841.18 is: 1,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.64 : 1,779.06 = 841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.64/1,779.06 = 841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.64x = 1,779.06 × 841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.64x = 1,496,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,509.69/1,185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.20

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