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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.97, 1,780.82 and 840.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.97, 1,780.82 and 840.98 is: 1,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.97 : 1,780.82 = 840.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.97/1,780.82 = 840.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.97x = 1,780.82 × 840.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.97x = 1,497,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,627.39/1,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.72

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