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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.45, 1,770.89 and 1,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.45, 1,770.89 and 1,113.49 is: 1,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.45 : 1,770.89 = 1,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.45/1,770.89 = 1,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.45x = 1,770.89 × 1,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.45x = 1,971,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,868.31/1,186.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.99

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