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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.54, 1,780.38 and 842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.54, 1,780.38 and 842.08 is: 1,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.54 : 1,780.38 = 842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.54/1,780.38 = 842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.54x = 1,780.38 × 842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.54x = 1,499,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,222.39/1,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.52

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