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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.33, 1,635.49 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.33, 1,635.49 and 687.99 is: 949.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.33 : 1,635.49 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.33/1,635.49 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.33x = 1,635.49 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.33x = 1,125,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,207.76/1,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.28

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