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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.62, 1,637.40 and 689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.62, 1,637.40 and 689.16 is: 950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.62 : 1,637.40 = 689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.62/1,637.40 = 689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.62x = 1,637.40 × 689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.62x = 1,128,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,430.58/1,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.96

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