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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.33, 1,635.71 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.33, 1,635.71 and 687.93 is: 949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.33 : 1,635.71 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.33/1,635.71 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.33x = 1,635.71 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.33x = 1,125,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,250.54/1,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.31

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