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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.83, 1,786.86 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.83, 1,786.86 and 574.97 is: 862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.83 : 1,786.86 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.83/1,786.86 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.83x = 1,786.86 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.83x = 1,027,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,381.96/1,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.02

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