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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.78, 1,635.69 and 688.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.78, 1,635.69 and 688.35 is: 949.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.78 : 1,635.69 = 688.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.78/1,635.69 = 688.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.78x = 1,635.69 × 688.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.78x = 1,125,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,935.93/1,185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.53

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