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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.48, 1,637.40 and 662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.48, 1,637.40 and 662.50 is: 914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.48 : 1,637.40 = 662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.48/1,637.40 = 662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.48x = 1,637.40 × 662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.48x = 1,084,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,777.50/1,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.28

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