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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.62, 1,783.47 and 982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.62, 1,783.47 and 982.50 is: 1,476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.62 : 1,783.47 = 982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.62/1,783.47 = 982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.62x = 1,783.47 × 982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.62x = 1,752,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,259.28/1,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.68

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