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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.99, 1,636.79 and 714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.99, 1,636.79 and 714.12 is: 985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.99 : 1,636.79 = 714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.99/1,636.79 = 714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.99x = 1,636.79 × 714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.99x = 1,168,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,861.80/1,185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.56

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