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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.64, 1,855.80 and 1,186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.64, 1,855.80 and 1,186.18 is: 1,775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.64 : 1,855.80 = 1,186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.64/1,855.80 = 1,186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.64x = 1,855.80 × 1,186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.64x = 2,201,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,312.84/1,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.77

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