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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.75, 1,637.69 and 662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.75, 1,637.69 and 662.78 is: 914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.75 : 1,637.69 = 662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.75/1,637.69 = 662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.75x = 1,637.69 × 662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.75x = 1,085,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,428.96/1,186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.62

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