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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.21, 1,636.95 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.21, 1,636.95 and 714.16 is: 985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.21 : 1,636.95 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.21/1,636.95 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.21x = 1,636.95 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.21x = 1,169,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,044.21/1,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.53

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