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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,637.98 and 689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,637.98 and 689.56 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,637.98 = 689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,637.98 = 689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,637.98 × 689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,129,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,479.67/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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