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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.14, 1,908.50 and 1,175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.14, 1,908.50 and 1,175.87 is: 1,619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.14 : 1,908.50 = 1,175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.14/1,908.50 = 1,175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.14x = 1,908.50 × 1,175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.14x = 2,244,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,146.79/1,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.00

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