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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186, 1,636.11 and 922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186, 1,636.11 and 922.24 is: 1,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186 : 1,636.11 = 922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186/1,636.11 = 922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186x = 1,636.11 × 922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186x = 1,508,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,886.09/1,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.25

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