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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.12, 1,635.44 and 687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.12, 1,635.44 and 687.73 is: 949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.12 : 1,635.44 = 687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.12/1,635.44 = 687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.12x = 1,635.44 × 687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.12x = 1,124,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,742.34/1,185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.05

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