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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.76, 1,780.62 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.76, 1,780.62 and 594.26 is: 891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.76 : 1,780.62 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.76/1,780.62 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.76x = 1,780.62 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.76x = 1,058,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,151.24/1,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.63

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