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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.11, 1,779.57 and 699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.11, 1,779.57 and 699.57 is: 1,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.11 : 1,779.57 = 699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.11/1,779.57 = 699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.11x = 1,779.57 × 699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.11x = 1,244,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,933.78/1,186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.59

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