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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.66, 1,826.70 and 786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.66, 1,826.70 and 786.12 is: 1,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.66 : 1,826.70 = 786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.66/1,826.70 = 786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.66x = 1,826.70 × 786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.66x = 1,436,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,005.40/1,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.35

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