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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.06, 1,636.80 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.06, 1,636.80 and 662.12 is: 913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.06 : 1,636.80 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.06/1,636.80 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.06x = 1,636.80 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.06x = 1,083,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,758.02/1,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.75

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