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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.44, 1,637.37 and 662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.44, 1,637.37 and 662.49 is: 914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.44 : 1,637.37 = 662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.44/1,637.37 = 662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.44x = 1,637.37 × 662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.44x = 1,084,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,741.25/1,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.28

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