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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.36, 1,781.70 and 913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.36, 1,781.70 and 913.12 is: 1,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.36 : 1,781.70 = 913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.36/1,781.70 = 913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.36x = 1,781.70 × 913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.36x = 1,626,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,905.90/1,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.34

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