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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.84, 1,779.72 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.84, 1,779.72 and 502.32 is: 753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.84 : 1,779.72 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.84/1,779.72 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.84x = 1,779.72 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.84x = 893,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,988.95/1,185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.89

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