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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.05, 1,635.52 and 687.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.05, 1,635.52 and 687.59 is: 948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.05 : 1,635.52 = 687.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.05/1,635.52 = 687.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.05x = 1,635.52 × 687.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.05x = 1,124,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,559.02/1,185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.95

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