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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.07, 1,638.37 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.07, 1,638.37 and 708.56 is: 977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.07 : 1,638.37 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.07/1,638.37 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.07x = 1,638.37 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.07x = 1,160,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,875.26/1,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.93

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