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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.44, 1,636.10 and 688.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.44, 1,636.10 and 688.49 is: 950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.44 : 1,636.10 = 688.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.44/1,636.10 = 688.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.44x = 1,636.10 × 688.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.44x = 1,126,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,438.49/1,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.23

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