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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.65, 1,636.31 and 886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.65, 1,636.31 and 886.38 is: 1,223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.65 : 1,636.31 = 886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.65/1,636.31 = 886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.65x = 1,636.31 × 886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.65x = 1,450,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,393.02/1,185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.29

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