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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.18, 1,638.12 and 663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.18, 1,638.12 and 663.14 is: 915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.18 : 1,638.12 = 663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.18/1,638.12 = 663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.18x = 1,638.12 × 663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.18x = 1,086,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,302.90/1,187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.03

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