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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.11, 1,776.60 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.11, 1,776.60 and 536.22 is: 803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.11 : 1,776.60 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.11/1,776.60 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.11x = 1,776.60 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.11x = 952,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,648.45/1,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.17

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