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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.98, 1,778.37 and 723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.98, 1,778.37 and 723.66 is: 1,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.98 : 1,778.37 = 723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.98/1,778.37 = 723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.98x = 1,778.37 × 723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.98x = 1,286,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,935.23/1,186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.21

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