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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.97, 1,781.36 and 538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.97, 1,781.36 and 538.16 is: 807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.97 : 1,781.36 = 538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.97/1,781.36 = 538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.97x = 1,781.36 × 538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.97x = 958,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,645.10/1,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.64

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