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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.14, 1,635.68 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.14, 1,635.68 and 688.08 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.14 : 1,635.68 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.14/1,635.68 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.14x = 1,635.68 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.14x = 1,125,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,478.69/1,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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