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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.80, 1,778.08 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.80, 1,778.08 and 795.92 is: 1,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.80 : 1,778.08 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.80/1,778.08 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.80x = 1,778.08 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.80x = 1,415,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,209.43/1,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.46

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