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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.36, 1,638.54 and 715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.36, 1,638.54 and 715.52 is: 987.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.36 : 1,638.54 = 715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.36/1,638.54 = 715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.36x = 1,638.54 × 715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.36x = 1,172,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,399.95/1,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.40

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