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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.08, 1,636.72 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.08, 1,636.72 and 688.68 is: 950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.08 : 1,636.72 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.08/1,636.72 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.08x = 1,636.72 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.08x = 1,127,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,176.33/1,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.34

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