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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.16, 1,777.80 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.16, 1,777.80 and 536.24 is: 803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.16 : 1,777.80 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.16/1,777.80 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.16x = 1,777.80 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.16x = 953,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,327.47/1,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.71

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