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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.76, 1,637.36 and 966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.76, 1,637.36 and 966.33 is: 1,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.76 : 1,637.36 = 966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.76/1,637.36 = 966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.76x = 1,637.36 × 966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.76x = 1,582,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,234.32/1,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.11

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