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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.64, 1,777.84 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.64, 1,777.84 and 699.44 is: 1,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.64 : 1,777.84 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.64/1,777.84 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.64x = 1,777.84 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.64x = 1,243,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,492.41/1,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.91

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