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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.02, 1,634.70 and 832.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.02, 1,634.70 and 832.05 is: 1,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.02 : 1,634.70 = 832.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.02/1,634.70 = 832.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.02x = 1,634.70 × 832.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.02x = 1,360,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,152.14/1,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.82

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