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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.64, 1,779.84 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.64, 1,779.84 and 536.88 is: 804.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.64 : 1,779.84 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.64/1,779.84 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.64x = 1,779.84 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.64x = 955,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,560.50/1,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.59

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