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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.11, 1,637.62 and 714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.11, 1,637.62 and 714.88 is: 986.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.11 : 1,637.62 = 714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.11/1,637.62 = 714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.11x = 1,637.62 × 714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.11x = 1,170,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,701.79/1,187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.18

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