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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.25, 1,779.76 and 570.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.25, 1,779.76 and 570.00 is: 855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.25 : 1,779.76 = 570.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.25/1,779.76 = 570.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.25x = 1,779.76 × 570.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.25x = 1,014,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,472.19/1,186.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.19

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