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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.13, 1,636.80 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.13, 1,636.80 and 662.06 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.13 : 1,636.80 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.13/1,636.80 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.13x = 1,636.80 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.13x = 1,083,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,659.81/1,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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