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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.32, 1,638.54 and 690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.32, 1,638.54 and 690.14 is: 952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.32 : 1,638.54 = 690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.32/1,638.54 = 690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.32x = 1,638.54 × 690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.32x = 1,130,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,822.00/1,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.42

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