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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.69, 1,637.45 and 662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.69, 1,637.45 and 662.71 is: 914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.69 : 1,637.45 = 662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.69/1,637.45 = 662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.69x = 1,637.45 × 662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.69x = 1,085,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,151.18/1,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.44

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