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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.19, 1,782.03 and 1,124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.19, 1,782.03 and 1,124.09 is: 1,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.19 : 1,782.03 = 1,124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.19/1,782.03 = 1,124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.19x = 1,782.03 × 1,124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.19x = 2,003,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,162.10/1,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.74

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