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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.04, 1,778.18 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.04, 1,778.18 and 569.24 is: 853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.04 : 1,778.18 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.04/1,778.18 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.04x = 1,778.18 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.04x = 1,012,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,211.18/1,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.44

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