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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.19, 1,636.85 and 688.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.19, 1,636.85 and 688.67 is: 950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.19 : 1,636.85 = 688.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.19/1,636.85 = 688.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.19x = 1,636.85 × 688.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.19x = 1,127,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,246.05/1,186.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.31

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