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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.90, 1,779.24 and 561.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.90, 1,779.24 and 561.47 is: 842.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.90 : 1,779.24 = 561.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.90/1,779.24 = 561.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.90x = 1,779.24 × 561.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.90x = 998,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,980.99/1,185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.38

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