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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.63, 1,633.97 and 1,075.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.63, 1,633.97 and 1,075.41 is: 1,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.63 : 1,633.97 = 1,075.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.63/1,633.97 = 1,075.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.63x = 1,633.97 × 1,075.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.63x = 1,757,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,190.37/1,186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.82

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