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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.76, 1,776.66 and 1,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.76, 1,776.66 and 1,049.68 is: 1,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.76 : 1,776.66 = 1,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.76/1,776.66 = 1,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.76x = 1,776.66 × 1,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.76x = 1,864,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,924.47/1,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.77

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