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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.02, 1,778.92 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.02, 1,778.92 and 536.80 is: 805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.02 : 1,778.92 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.02/1,778.92 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.02x = 1,778.92 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.02x = 954,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,924.26/1,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.15

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