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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.29, 1,638.46 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.29, 1,638.46 and 663.32 is: 915.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.29 : 1,638.46 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.29/1,638.46 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.29x = 1,638.46 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.29x = 1,086,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,825.73/1,187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.39

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