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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.16, 1,780.95 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.16, 1,780.95 and 529.27 is: 794.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.16 : 1,780.95 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.16/1,780.95 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.16x = 1,780.95 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.16x = 942,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,603.41/1,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.00

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