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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.66, 1,780.20 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.66, 1,780.20 and 528.77 is: 793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.66 : 1,780.20 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.66/1,780.20 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.66x = 1,780.20 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.66x = 941,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,313.71/1,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.25

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