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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.82, 1,635.89 and 766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.82, 1,635.89 and 766.31 is: 1,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.82 : 1,635.89 = 766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.82/1,635.89 = 766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.82x = 1,635.89 × 766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.82x = 1,253,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,586.85/1,185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.15

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