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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.18, 1,636.98 and 688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.18, 1,636.98 and 688.71 is: 950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.18 : 1,636.98 = 688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.18/1,636.98 = 688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.18x = 1,636.98 × 688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.18x = 1,127,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,408.05/1,186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.45

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