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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.15, 1,638.35 and 683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.15, 1,638.35 and 683.15 is: 942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.15 : 1,638.35 = 683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.15/1,638.35 = 683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.15x = 1,638.35 × 683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.15x = 1,119,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,238.80/1,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.80

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