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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.92, 1,638.81 and 856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.92, 1,638.81 and 856.08 is: 1,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.92 : 1,638.81 = 856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.92/1,638.81 = 856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.92x = 1,638.81 × 856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.92x = 1,402,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,952.46/1,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.01

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