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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.90, 1,635.54 and 688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.90, 1,635.54 and 688.02 is: 949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.90 : 1,635.54 = 688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.90/1,635.54 = 688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.90x = 1,635.54 × 688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.90x = 1,125,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,284.23/1,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.69

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