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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.51, 1,635.98 and 688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.51, 1,635.98 and 688.19 is: 949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.51 : 1,635.98 = 688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.51/1,635.98 = 688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.51x = 1,635.98 × 688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.51x = 1,125,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,861.64/1,185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.69

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