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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.05, 1,186.46 and 786.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.05, 1,186.46 and 786.05 is: 1,186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.05 : 1,186.46 = 786.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.05/1,186.46 = 786.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.05x = 1,186.46 × 786.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.05x = 932,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,607.02/786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.46

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