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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.58, 1,635.66 and 687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.58, 1,635.66 and 687.94 is: 949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.58 : 1,635.66 = 687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.58/1,635.66 = 687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.58x = 1,635.66 × 687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.58x = 1,125,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,235.94/1,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.10

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