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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.92, 1,779.44 and 685.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.92, 1,779.44 and 685.87 is: 1,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.92 : 1,779.44 = 685.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.92/1,779.44 = 685.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.92x = 1,779.44 × 685.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.92x = 1,220,462.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,462.42/1,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.13

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