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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.50, 1,635.96 and 688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.50, 1,635.96 and 688.11 is: 949.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.50 : 1,635.96 = 688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.50/1,635.96 = 688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.50x = 1,635.96 × 688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.50x = 1,125,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,708.82/1,185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.56

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