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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.05, 1,636.74 and 688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.05, 1,636.74 and 688.98 is: 950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.05 : 1,636.74 = 688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.05/1,636.74 = 688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.05x = 1,636.74 × 688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.05x = 1,127,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,681.13/1,186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.79

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