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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.27, 1,779.37 and 701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.27, 1,779.37 and 701.66 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.27 : 1,779.37 = 701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.27/1,779.37 = 701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.27x = 1,779.37 × 701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.27x = 1,248,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,515.45/1,188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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