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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.37, 1,635.14 and 891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.37, 1,635.14 and 891.12 is: 1,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.37 : 1,635.14 = 891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.37/1,635.14 = 891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.37x = 1,635.14 × 891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.37x = 1,457,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,101.50/1,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.21

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