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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.57, 1,637.94 and 832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.57, 1,637.94 and 832.51 is: 1,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.57 : 1,637.94 = 832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.57/1,637.94 = 832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.57x = 1,637.94 × 832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.57x = 1,363,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,601.43/1,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.20

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