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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,636.49 and 831.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,636.49 and 831.93 is: 1,146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,636.49 = 831.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,636.49 = 831.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,636.49 × 831.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,361,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,445.13/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.87

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