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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.65, 1,779.96 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.65, 1,779.96 and 528.37 is: 792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.65 : 1,779.96 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.65/1,779.96 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.65x = 1,779.96 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.65x = 940,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,482.04/1,186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.55

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