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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,778.94 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,778.94 and 638.19 is: 956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,778.94 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,778.94 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,778.94 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,135,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,301.72/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.37

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