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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.23, 1,636.92 and 662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.23, 1,636.92 and 662.25 is: 913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.23 : 1,636.92 = 662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.23/1,636.92 = 662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.23x = 1,636.92 × 662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.23x = 1,084,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,050.27/1,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.86

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