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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.36, 1,638.53 and 656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.36, 1,638.53 and 656.24 is: 905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.36 : 1,638.53 = 656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.36/1,638.53 = 656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.36x = 1,638.53 × 656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.36x = 1,075,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,264.83/1,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.60

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