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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.65, 1,637.27 and 720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.65, 1,637.27 and 720.81 is: 994.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.65 : 1,637.27 = 720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.65/1,637.27 = 720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.65x = 1,637.27 × 720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.65x = 1,180,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,156.98/1,186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.53

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