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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.97, 1,635.95 and 688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.97, 1,635.95 and 688.55 is: 949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.97 : 1,635.95 = 688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.97/1,635.95 = 688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.97x = 1,635.95 × 688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.97x = 1,126,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,426.91/1,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.80

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