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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.87, 1,638.48 and 814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.87, 1,638.48 and 814 is: 1,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.87 : 1,638.48 = 814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.87/1,638.48 = 814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.87x = 1,638.48 × 814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.87x = 1,333,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,722.72/1,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.73

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