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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.66, 2,087.66 and 1,181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.66, 2,087.66 and 1,181.74 is: 1,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.66 : 2,087.66 = 1,181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.66/2,087.66 = 1,181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.66x = 2,087.66 × 1,181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.66x = 2,467,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,071.33/1,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.62

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