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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.21, 1,635.51 and 687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.21, 1,635.51 and 687.82 is: 949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.21 : 1,635.51 = 687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.21/1,635.51 = 687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.21x = 1,635.51 × 687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.21x = 1,124,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,936.49/1,185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.15

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