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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.97, 1,636.64 and 688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.97, 1,636.64 and 688.63 is: 950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.97 : 1,636.64 = 688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.97/1,636.64 = 688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.97x = 1,636.64 × 688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.97x = 1,127,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,032.94/1,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.31

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