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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.08, 1,636.56 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.08, 1,636.56 and 714.24 is: 985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.08 : 1,636.56 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.08/1,636.56 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.08x = 1,636.56 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.08x = 1,168,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,896.61/1,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.51

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