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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.03, 1,779.05 and 569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.03, 1,779.05 and 569.59 is: 854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.03 : 1,779.05 = 569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.03/1,779.05 = 569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.03x = 1,779.05 × 569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.03x = 1,013,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,329.09/1,186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.39

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