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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.80, 1,779.12 and 537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.80, 1,779.12 and 537.18 is: 805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.80 : 1,779.12 = 537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.80/1,779.12 = 537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.80x = 1,779.12 × 537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.80x = 955,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,707.68/1,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.28

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