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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.69, 1,777.45 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.69, 1,777.45 and 527.22 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.69 : 1,777.45 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.69/1,777.45 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.69x = 1,777.45 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.69x = 937,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,107.19/1,185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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