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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.66, 1,781.70 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.66, 1,781.70 and 529.77 is: 794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.66 : 1,781.70 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.66/1,781.70 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.66x = 1,781.70 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.66x = 943,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,891.21/1,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.75

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