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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.85, 1,636.35 and 766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.85, 1,636.35 and 766.49 is: 1,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.85 : 1,636.35 = 766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.85/1,636.35 = 766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.85x = 1,636.35 × 766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.85x = 1,254,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,245.91/1,186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.79

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