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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.39, 1,634.62 and 786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.39, 1,634.62 and 786.91 is: 1,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.39 : 1,634.62 = 786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.39/1,634.62 = 786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.39x = 1,634.62 × 786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.39x = 1,286,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,292.77/1,185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.13

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