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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.07, 1,779.56 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.07, 1,779.56 and 527.49 is: 791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.07 : 1,779.56 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.07/1,779.56 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.07x = 1,779.56 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.07x = 938,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,700.10/1,186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.44

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