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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.31, 1,635.70 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.31, 1,635.70 and 687.92 is: 949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.31 : 1,635.70 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.31/1,635.70 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.31x = 1,635.70 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.31x = 1,125,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,230.74/1,185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.31

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