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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.50, 1,777.78 and 722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.50, 1,777.78 and 722.88 is: 1,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.50 : 1,777.78 = 722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.50/1,777.78 = 722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.50x = 1,777.78 × 722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.50x = 1,285,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,121.61/1,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.12

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