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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.96, 1,944.98 and 1,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.96, 1,944.98 and 1,186.80 is: 1,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.96 : 1,944.98 = 1,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.96/1,944.98 = 1,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.96x = 1,944.98 × 1,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.96x = 2,308,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,293.49/1,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.97

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