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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.51, 1,636.01 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.51, 1,636.01 and 688.44 is: 950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.51 : 1,636.01 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.51/1,636.01 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.51x = 1,636.01 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.51x = 1,126,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,294.72/1,185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.05

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