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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.38, 1,780.17 and 536.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.38, 1,780.17 and 536.97 is: 805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.38 : 1,780.17 = 536.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.38/1,780.17 = 536.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.38x = 1,780.17 × 536.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.38x = 955,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,897.88/1,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.73

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