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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.92, 1,638 and 689.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.92, 1,638 and 689.67 is: 951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.92 : 1,638 = 689.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.92/1,638 = 689.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.92x = 1,638 × 689.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.92x = 1,129,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,679.46/1,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.77

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