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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.52, 1,778.15 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.52, 1,778.15 and 535.88 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.52 : 1,778.15 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.52/1,778.15 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.52x = 1,778.15 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.52x = 952,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,880.81/1,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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