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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.95, 1,636.67 and 688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.95, 1,636.67 and 688.74 is: 950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.95 : 1,636.67 = 688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.95/1,636.67 = 688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.95x = 1,636.67 × 688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.95x = 1,127,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,239.23/1,185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.50

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