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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.62, 1,636.63 and 837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.62, 1,636.63 and 837.70 is: 1,154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.62 : 1,636.63 = 837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.62/1,636.63 = 837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.62x = 1,636.63 × 837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.62x = 1,371,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,009.61/1,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.42

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