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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.40, 1,637.23 and 662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.40, 1,637.23 and 662.43 is: 914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.40 : 1,637.23 = 662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.40/1,637.23 = 662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.40x = 1,637.23 × 662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.40x = 1,084,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,555.99/1,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.16

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