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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.29, 1,635.42 and 687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.29, 1,635.42 and 687.64 is: 948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.29 : 1,635.42 = 687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.29/1,635.42 = 687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.29x = 1,635.42 × 687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.29x = 1,124,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,580.21/1,185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.78

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