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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.62, 1,635.49 and 891.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.62, 1,635.49 and 891.37 is: 1,228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.62 : 1,635.49 = 891.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.62/1,635.49 = 891.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.62x = 1,635.49 × 891.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.62x = 1,457,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,826.72/1,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.55

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