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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.97, 1,637.39 and 766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.97, 1,637.39 and 766.52 is: 1,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.97 : 1,637.39 = 766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.97/1,637.39 = 766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.97x = 1,637.39 × 766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.97x = 1,255,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,088.35/1,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.28

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