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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.45, 1,780.35 and 638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.45, 1,780.35 and 638.62 is: 958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.45 : 1,780.35 = 638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.45/1,780.35 = 638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.45x = 1,780.35 × 638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.45x = 1,136,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,960.27/1,186.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.29

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