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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.13, 1,638.24 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.13, 1,638.24 and 663.16 is: 915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.13 : 1,638.24 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.13/1,638.24 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.13x = 1,638.24 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.13x = 1,086,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,415.24/1,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.16

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