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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.64, 1,641.11 and 1,130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.64, 1,641.11 and 1,130.73 is: 1,562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.64 : 1,641.11 = 1,130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.64/1,641.11 = 1,130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.64x = 1,641.11 × 1,130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.64x = 1,855,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,646.66/1,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.47

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