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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.59, 1,777.66 and 1,097.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.59, 1,777.66 and 1,097.09 is: 1,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.59 : 1,777.66 = 1,097.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.59/1,777.66 = 1,097.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.59x = 1,777.66 × 1,097.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.59x = 1,950,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,254.22/1,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.57

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