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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,658.70 and 1,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,658.70 and 1,187.10 is: 1,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,658.70 = 1,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,658.70 = 1,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,658.70 × 1,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,969,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,042.77/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.70

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