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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.23, 1,637.38 and 744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.23, 1,637.38 and 744.58 is: 1,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.23 : 1,637.38 = 744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.23/1,637.38 = 744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.23x = 1,637.38 × 744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.23x = 1,219,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,160.40/1,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.76

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