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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.04, 1,780.76 and 529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.04, 1,780.76 and 529.15 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.04 : 1,780.76 = 529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.04/1,780.76 = 529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.04x = 1,780.76 × 529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.04x = 942,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,289.15/1,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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