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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.13, 1,637.54 and 767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.13, 1,637.54 and 767.09 is: 1,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.13 : 1,637.54 = 767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.13/1,637.54 = 767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.13x = 1,637.54 × 767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.13x = 1,256,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,128.54/1,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.02

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