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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.49, 1,634.61 and 687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.49, 1,634.61 and 687.14 is: 948.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.49 : 1,634.61 = 687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.49/1,634.61 = 687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.49x = 1,634.61 × 687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.49x = 1,123,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,202.58/1,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.26

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