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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.02, 1,781.05 and 638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.02, 1,781.05 and 638.56 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.02 : 1,781.05 = 638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.02/1,781.05 = 638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.02x = 1,781.05 × 638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.02x = 1,137,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,301.24/1,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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