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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.52, 1,778.04 and 839.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.52, 1,778.04 and 839.66 is: 1,258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.52 : 1,778.04 = 839.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.52/1,778.04 = 839.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.52x = 1,778.04 × 839.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.52x = 1,492,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,956.66/1,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.27

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