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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.09, 1,638.14 and 663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.09, 1,638.14 and 663.11 is: 915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.09 : 1,638.14 = 663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.09/1,638.14 = 663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.09x = 1,638.14 × 663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.09x = 1,086,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,255.51/1,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.06

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