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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.12, 1,636.41 and 744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.12, 1,636.41 and 744.31 is: 1,026.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.12 : 1,636.41 = 744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.12/1,636.41 = 744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.12x = 1,636.41 × 744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.12x = 1,217,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,996.33/1,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.87

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