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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.47, 1,641.69 and 1,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.47, 1,641.69 and 1,136.17 is: 1,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.47 : 1,641.69 = 1,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.47/1,641.69 = 1,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.47x = 1,641.69 × 1,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.47x = 1,865,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,225.04/1,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.76

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