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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.62, 1,779.53 and 561.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.62, 1,779.53 and 561.85 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.62 : 1,779.53 = 561.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.62/1,779.53 = 561.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.62x = 1,779.53 × 561.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.62x = 999,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,828.93/1,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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