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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 1,893.60 and 1,186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 1,893.60 and 1,186.62 is: 1,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 1,893.60 = 1,186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/1,893.60 = 1,186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 1,893.60 × 1,186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 2,246,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,983.63/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.93

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