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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.84, 1,778.71 and 701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.84, 1,778.71 and 701.97 is: 1,052.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.84 : 1,778.71 = 701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.84/1,778.71 = 701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.84x = 1,778.71 × 701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.84x = 1,248,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,593.95/1,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.92

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