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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.80, 1,779.59 and 725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.80, 1,779.59 and 725.34 is: 1,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.80 : 1,779.59 = 725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.80/1,779.59 = 725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.80x = 1,779.59 × 725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.80x = 1,290,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,807.81/1,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.72

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