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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.85, 1,779.11 and 352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.85, 1,779.11 and 352.93 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.85 : 1,779.11 = 352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.85/1,779.11 = 352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.85x = 1,779.11 × 352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.85x = 627,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,897.73/1,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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