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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.15, 1,635.37 and 972.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.15, 1,635.37 and 972.68 is: 1,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.15 : 1,635.37 = 972.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.15/1,635.37 = 972.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.15x = 1,635.37 × 972.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.15x = 1,590,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,691.69/1,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.05

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