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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.41, 1,776.11 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.41, 1,776.11 and 876.20 is: 1,311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.41 : 1,776.11 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.41/1,776.11 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.41x = 1,776.11 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.41x = 1,556,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,220.98/1,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.71

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