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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.01, 1,638.32 and 663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.01, 1,638.32 and 663.08 is: 915.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.01 : 1,638.32 = 663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.01/1,638.32 = 663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.01x = 1,638.32 × 663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.01x = 1,086,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,325.72/1,187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.18

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