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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.71, 1,778.79 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.71, 1,778.79 and 536.44 is: 804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.71 : 1,778.79 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.71/1,778.79 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.71x = 1,778.79 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.71x = 954,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,214.11/1,185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.76

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