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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.48, 1,636.68 and 766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.48, 1,636.68 and 766.48 is: 1,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.48 : 1,636.68 = 766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.48/1,636.68 = 766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.48x = 1,636.68 × 766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.48x = 1,254,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,482.49/1,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.31

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